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VX53 EKU

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

873,671 mi
Last recorded873,671 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 873,671 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,025 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,299 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN TREAD REPARIABLE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 15,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EKU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKU, 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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What year was VX53 EKU registered?

VX53 EKU is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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