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W36 RCG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 RCG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,088 miles

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and on legal limit

Advise sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,088 miles

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and on legal limit

Advise sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,663 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on both edges

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,806 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 92,806 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,594 miles

Advise both front outter c/v boots starting to perish

Advise oil leak

Advise surface rust on all brake pipes

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,600 miles

inbalance to rear brakes

oil leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,556 miles

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

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

inbalance to rear brakes

oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,191 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,599 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low. n/s/f outer cv gaitor perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,279 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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W36 RCG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W36 RCG, 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 W36 RCG registered?

W36 RCG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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