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CA52 LGY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,263 mi
Last recorded157,263 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LGY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 157,263 miles

all brake discs corroded

main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 157,263 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 154,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 154,629 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 152,816 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

oil leak at oil filter

Fail 5 Feb 2014 152,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

fuel lines corroded

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,905 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 150,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 148,168 miles

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 9 Feb 2011 143,383 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

dampness around pas pipes at steering rack

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pad shim rubbing on disc

nearside wiper blade torn

noise from offside front when wheel rotated

Fail 1 Feb 2011 143,350 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both rear brake discs corroded

dampness around pas pipes at steering rack

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,216 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 141,182 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2009 137,815 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 129,022 miles

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

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,258 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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CA52 LGY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LGY, 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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CA52 LGY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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