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AO52 RVL

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,150 mi
Last recorded102,150 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RVL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 102,150 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 102,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion present offside and nearside rear wheel arches

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated by hand

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

heavy surface corrosion present on offside front brake pipe (where pipe passes through body into engine bay)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,768 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

heavy surface corrosion present on offside front brake pipe (where pipe passes through body into engine bay)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,944 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,969 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly and depth low on edge

Small chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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AO52 RVL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 RVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO52 RVL registered?

AO52 RVL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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