MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak at radiator
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
front and rear brake pads show signs of wear
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
front and rear brake pads show signs of wear
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion started in rear brake pipework
front brake discs worn and corroded on outer part of inner faces
front brake pads show signs of wear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres worn smooth on inner edges of tread
N/S/F and O/S/F seatbelts slow to retract.
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 OZK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BU53 OZK, 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 BU53 OZK registered?
BU53 OZK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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