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VX53 EEN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

903,991 mi
Last recorded903,991 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EEN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 903,991 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both front brake discs corroding on surfaces

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,256 miles

Front no#plate damaged

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front no#plate damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

The OSF tyre and both rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,109 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 50,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 46,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 44,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,998 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 33,735 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,221 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,983 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 EEN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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