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YN53 FFV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,442 mi
Last recorded90,442 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FFV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 90,442 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear of underbody has a presence of surface rust

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded + covered heavily with sealant

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,815 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak from engine ,slight coolant leak from radiator,cv joint boots slightly perished

Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight oil leak from engine ,slight coolant leak from radiator,cv joint boots slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,704 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,077 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,291 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,261 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,261 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,479 miles

rear brake pipes from both rear brake flex hoses starting to corrode lubricated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,849 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,196 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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YN53 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN53 FFV, 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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YN53 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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