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YX53 BHJ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,830 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,619 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,265 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 43,938 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,881 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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YX53 BHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX53 BHJ, 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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YX53 BHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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