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YX03 GCY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GCY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,100 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,100 miles

front and rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,777 miles

all disc's corroded but all brake readings are ok

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all disc's corroded but all brake readings are ok

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,049 miles

airbag light on

centre exhaust slightly corroded

small chips on front screen

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 27,243 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,487 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,487 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 13,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YX03 GCY 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 69.2%.

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 YX03 GCY, 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 YX03 GCY registered?

YX03 GCY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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