MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested exhaust blow too major (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both offside tyres worn close to limit
oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
sump corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both offside tyres worn close to limit
oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
sump corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Air bag warning lamp on
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
SRS lamp on
nearside front bottom suspension joint worn
nearside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc in poor condition
slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front bottom suspension joint worn
nearside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc in poor condition
slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes
Front no. plate starting to separate slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm left on 205/65 HR 15
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate starting to separate slightly
Offside front tyre worn low on inner soulder of tread and nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape with a "low spot" in inner edge of tread 205/65 VR 16
Handbrake travel high
Rear brake pads worn very low(on limit)!
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NSR TYRE HAS NAIL EMBEDDED IN OUTER EDGE. TYRE NOT REPAIRABLE
How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EN53 ECD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EN53 ECD, 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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EN53 ECD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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