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VX53 FEK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FEK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,335 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,180 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to test brakes due to fluid leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,598 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,381 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,876 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,705 miles

Advise front brake discs inner face excessively corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,385 miles

o/s and n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,679 miles

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

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 FEK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

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

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