CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY03 EFR

2003 Aprilia Sonic

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,975 mi
Last recorded4,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Sonic6,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Aprilia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 EFR
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,960 miles

Front brake pads starting to seperate

Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2016 4,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,769 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 4,769 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 4,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 4,569 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 4,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 4,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 21 May 2010 3,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 2,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,391 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 2,370 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 1,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,625 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
Full Aprilia Sonic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY03 EFR is a 2003 Aprilia Sonic in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 6,383 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 Aprilia Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY03 EFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY03 EFR?

You can check the full history of SY03 EFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY03 EFR registered?

SY03 EFR is a 2003 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SY03 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 EFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY03 EFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY03 EFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.