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WK03 DCV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 DCV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose rubbing on cv boot ADVISE REPAIR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2020 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 69,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,993 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,295 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,295 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,000 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 56,000 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine check light on

Fail 16 May 2013 44,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine check light on

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 42,398 miles

advise chip in zone a less than 10mm

advise engine check light on

Pass 4 May 2011 38,812 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split on front wiper blades

Fail 4 May 2011 38,812 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small split on front wiper blades

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads approx. 50% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,408 miles

both front driveshafts are wet with grease where the cv boots meet the shaft but no splits in the boots could be detected & the boots are fitted securely to the shafts

Pass 8 May 2008 25,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,332 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Advise: Power staeering pipes starting to corrode.

Advise: rear no. plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,170 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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WK03 DCV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WK03 DCV, 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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WK03 DCV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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