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BU03 YZV

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 YZV
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,234 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,733 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,242 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,009 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service brake anti-slip slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,029 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also less tan 1.6m (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also less than 1.6m (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service brake anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,386 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,241 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 27,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,781 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 10,781 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BU03 YZV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU03 YZV, 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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BU03 YZV is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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