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DK03 LGG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LGG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,315 miles

Nearside Front possible noisy wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,310 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front possible noisy wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,265 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2016 90,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,269 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,240 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,498 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 4,962 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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DK03 LGG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc 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 DK03 LGG, 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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DK03 LGG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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