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AY53 BWM

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,035 mi
Last recorded236,035 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BWM
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 236,035 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 229,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front pipe exhaust has a minor blow

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2013 229,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front pipe exhaust has a minor blow

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 221,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 221,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 198,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R tyre slightly stepped

Pass 17 Aug 2010 179,649 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 17 Aug 2009 154,506 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 17 Aug 2007 107,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,214 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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AY53 BWM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 BWM, 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 AY53 BWM registered?

AY53 BWM is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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