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AU03 CEJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,467 mi
Last recorded149,467 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CEJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 149,467 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 135,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 122,435 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine sump has a bad oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 122,435 miles

engine sump has a bad oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,254 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,635 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,309 miles

Front brake discs corroding (Borderline MOT pass)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Surface corrosion on some brake pipes.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 81,306 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake discs corroding (Borderline MOT pass)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Surface corrosion on some brake pipes.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,845 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,326 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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AU03 CEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AU03 CEJ, 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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AU03 CEJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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