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AP03 ZRT

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZRT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 48,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,593 miles

All 4 tyres cracked & perished

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,198 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2020 47,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,867 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,824 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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AP03 ZRT is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 ZRT, 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 AP03 ZRT registered?

AP03 ZRT is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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