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AY03 BHN

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BHN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,176 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,898 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,510 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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AY03 BHN is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 BHN, 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 AY03 BHN registered?

AY03 BHN is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AY03 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 BHN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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