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WA03 OJZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,679 mi
Last recorded171,679 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 171,679 miles

brake disks in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

loose flakey corrosion throughout

Fail 20 Oct 2011 171,679 miles

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

brake disks in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

loose flakey corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Oct 2010 168,254 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 168,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 137,529 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 137,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,434 miles

front disks & pads on lim it.rear disks showing wear

Pass 10 May 2006 75,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 75,746 miles

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

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

Offside 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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WA03 OJZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA03 OJZ, 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 WA03 OJZ registered?

WA03 OJZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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