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AU03 OYL

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,966 mi
Last recorded72,966 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OYL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,966 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S front tyre has slight buldge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,173 miles

O/S front tyre has slight buldge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,379 miles

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

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

Slight bulge in O/S front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,690 miles

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

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

vert slight bulge in o/s front tyre wall

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight bulge in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,474 miles

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

very slight bulge in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,029 miles

front number plate broken off on end

large dent in off side front wing / bumper

Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate broken off on end

large dent in off side front wing / bumper

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,098 miles

Front brake pads close to limits

Fail 13 Aug 2007 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,347 miles

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

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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AU03 OYL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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