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DK53 YZX

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,117 mi
Last recorded70,117 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YZX
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,777 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front and rear number plates deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing brake pipe

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front and rear number plates deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing brake pipe

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted at time of test

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,780 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,400 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 39,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DK53 YZX is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK53 YZX, 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 DK53 YZX registered?

DK53 YZX is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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