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VX53 CNA

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,627 mi
Last recorded140,627 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 CNA
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 140,627 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 135,409 miles

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

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2013 135,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,128 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 131,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,683 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,451 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 104,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 104,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,871 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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VX53 CNA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 CNA, 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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VX53 CNA is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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