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AU53 FXT

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,497 mi
Last recorded76,497 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,423 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,435 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate, light output not seriously affected

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 185/55/15, tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal rubber worn through rubber protection

Fail 21 Oct 2019 69,432 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate, light output not seriously affected

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 185/55/15, tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal rubber worn through rubber protection

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,574 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,935 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 41,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,245 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 FXT is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU53 FXT, 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 FXT is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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