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AU53 AXY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AXY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,497 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2016 129,497 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 115,442 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDES,REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST ONLY,REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING SCALEY IN PLACES.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,442 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDES,REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST ONLY,REAR WHEEL ARCHES GETTING SCALEY IN PLACES.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,368 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,368 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,386 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,277 miles

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

OFFSIDE TYRE SHOWS PERISH MARKS.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,462 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perish marks on outer sidewall.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,284 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perish marks on outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,357 miles

slight corrosion metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2009 50,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,521 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 AXY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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