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AU53 AWZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,365 mi
Last recorded111,365 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AWZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,365 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inside edge

Offside Front tyre tread low and nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perishing

both rear wheel arches corroding

power steering cooler pipes and pipes on rack corroding

slight blue smoke from engine when revved

Fail 14 Dec 2015 111,330 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inside edge

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre tread low and nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear wiper blade incomplete

both rear wheel arches corroding

brake fluid low

power steering cooler pipes and pipes on rack corroding

slight blue smoke from engine when revved

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,433 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 88,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,390 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 66,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,249 miles

Oil leak around front of engine.

Power steering pipes corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,793 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low,will need replacing soon.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,986 miles

Front brake pads worn low,will need replacing soon.

Oil leak top of engine.

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn low,will need replacing soon.

Oil leak top of engine.

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,724 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 20 Nov 2007 38,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,371 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 AWZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 AWZ, 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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AU53 AWZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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