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YN53 ZHO

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,448 mi
Last recorded53,448 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 ZHO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,448 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 53,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,737 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 25,331 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,251 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 ZHO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN53 ZHO, 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 YN53 ZHO registered?

YN53 ZHO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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