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DF03 NRL

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,654 mi
Last recorded190,654 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NRL
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 190,654 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 179,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 164,236 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on inside edge, may be tracking.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 164,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S Front tyre wearing on inside edge, may be tracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 142,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 104,878 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 84,471 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,316 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 40,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,165 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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DF03 NRL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF03 NRL, 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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DF03 NRL is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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