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CA52 LGN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LGN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,728 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 106,728 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,099 miles

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

oil leak , n/s/r brake disc rusty

rear bumper damaged n/s

Fail 2 Dec 2015 101,099 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak , n/s/r brake disc rusty

rear bumper damaged n/s

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,975 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED N/S

Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,110 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,110 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

DAMAGE TO N/S/R BUMPER

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,900 miles

air bag light on

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,020 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in offside steeing arm

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,930 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,469 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

fraont brake pads low

noise on offside front wheel

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 20,173 miles

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

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

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

lip on front disc's

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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CA52 LGN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA52 LGN, 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 CA52 LGN registered?

CA52 LGN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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