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AU53 FXK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FXK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf inner wheel arch liner broken

Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,601 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns wiper blade marking windscreen .

osf inner wheel arch liner broken

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,200 miles

osf wheel arch inner liner broken

slight play nsr drop link

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 51,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,798 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,679 miles

unable to inspect sills thoroughly as plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,864 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,507 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

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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AU53 FXK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU53 FXK, 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 AU53 FXK registered?

AU53 FXK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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