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BJ03 AYK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AYK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 54,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 50,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,825 miles

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 47,825 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,812 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,573 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,555 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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BJ03 AYK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ03 AYK, 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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BJ03 AYK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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