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YX03 NVN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,616 mi
Last recorded59,616 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 NVN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,616 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,376 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,967 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,357 miles

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r brake backplate corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,955 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

head lamp aim incorrect due to left hand drive deflectors fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,503 miles

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

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

head lamp aim incorrect due to left hand drive deflectors fitted

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 NVN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVN, 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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YX03 NVN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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