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YK03 JYG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 JYG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,719 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension all components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 59,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 59,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,135 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,983 miles

Front Inner TYRES SCRUBBING

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,258 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,814 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,886 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber split on end

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,316 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly deteriorated / cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,196 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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YK03 JYG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YK03 JYG, 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 YK03 JYG registered?

YK03 JYG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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