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BU53 OZK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,490 mi
Last recorded114,490 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OZK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,490 miles

Coolant leak at radiator

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,211 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 107,726 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,819 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,486 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,486 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 83,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,202 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,894 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces

Fail 3 Sep 2009 56,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,305 miles

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.

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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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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