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WK53 BCV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,235 mi
Last recorded117,235 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 BCV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 117,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,134 miles

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

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

front brake discs correoded and pitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,438 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 88,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,540 miles

all rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

advise : oil cooler pipes to radiator becoming rusty and weak.

advise : rear no. plate starting to fade.

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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WK53 BCV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK53 BCV, 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 WK53 BCV registered?

WK53 BCV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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