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WA53 ENM

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ENM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,825 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,411 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,133 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 65,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,650 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,969 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted in tread

Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,191 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,361 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,750 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 17,317 miles

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

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

dampness around power steering pipe

near side and off side tryes worn to 2mm

small crack in front number plate

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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WA53 ENM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 ENM, 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 WA53 ENM registered?

WA53 ENM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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