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AO52 RWJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,605 mi
Last recorded151,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 151,605 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills and wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2016 139,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear foot brake low

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

rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 18 Jan 2016 139,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear foot brake low

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

rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,475 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2015 125,475 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,986 miles

OSF brake slight bind

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 115,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSF brake slight bind

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,998 miles

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion on brake and suspension components

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 28 Dec 2012 110,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

corrosion on brake and suspension components

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,512 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake imbalanced rear brakes

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion under car

Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake imbalanced rear brakes

corrosion on suspension components

corrosion under car

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,779 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 100,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 95,330 miles

Centre Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 90,296 miles

brake fluid low in res.

centre brake light not working

hand brake has a lot of free play

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre very low in pressure

Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,076 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,617 miles

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 RWJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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