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AU03 HPZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HPZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking on both front outer CV gaiters

front to rear brake pipes near corrosion limit (near flexs)

judder on offside front brake

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear gear box mount deteriorated and contaminated by fuel

Fail 31 Jan 2012 74,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking on both front outer CV gaiters

front to rear brake pipes near corrosion limit (near flexs)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear gear box mount deteriorated and contaminated by fuel

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,560 miles

front number plate delaminating

fuel on filter housing and gearbox no leaks visable

light scratches on screen

offside front arm rearward bush deterioated

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,923 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,469 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,198 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,901 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,530 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 HPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HPZ, 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 AU03 HPZ registered?

AU03 HPZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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