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BU03 ZDA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,918 mi
Last recorded54,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ZDA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,918 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

both rear shockers corroding

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

handbrake travel high

metal brake pipes corroding(Not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to(babyseat fitted)

outer cv boots cracking

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear front & rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2011 51,316 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

both rear shockers corroding

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

handbrake travel high

metal brake pipes corroding(Not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to(babyseat fitted)

outer cv boots cracking

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear front & rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,711 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 129,422 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2006 100,498 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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BU03 ZDA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU03 ZDA, 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 BU03 ZDA registered?

BU03 ZDA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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