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EK53 RRZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,483 mi
Last recorded101,483 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RRZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 94,782 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,435 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,629 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,488 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,263 miles

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

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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EK53 RRZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK53 RRZ, 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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EK53 RRZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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