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AU53 AUA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AUA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,671 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,659 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 85,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,724 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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starting to corrode up both rear suspension towers but still stucturely sound

Pass 31 Dec 2013 71,321 miles

both front wipers beginning to smear windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,891 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 40,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,407 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,359 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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AU53 AUA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU53 AUA, 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 AU53 AUA registered?

AU53 AUA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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