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VU03 WFZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,317 mi
Last recorded89,317 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 WFZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,317 miles

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 89,315 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level close to min

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm/Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 80,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm/Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,884 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 73,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 37,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,283 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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VU03 WFZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 WFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU03 WFZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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