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EK53 RUY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,118 miles

engine leak oil

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,016 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,845 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,058 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 44,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 37,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,842 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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EK53 RUY 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 RUY, 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 EK53 RUY registered?

EK53 RUY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 RUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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