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DK03 TVN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TVN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer side light inop

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer side light inop

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,557 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 114,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,132 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,059 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to rear than to front

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,056 miles

travel in hand brake

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,905 miles

rear tyres worn . front tyres wearing inner edges.

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 TVN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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