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AC03 HGL

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HGL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 120,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

both front wipers deteriated

engine sump coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 3 May 2016 120,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

both front wipers deteriated

engine sump coroded

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,974 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,078 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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AC03 HGL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AC03 HGL, 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 AC03 HGL registered?

AC03 HGL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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