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BU53 DPY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,594 mi
Last recorded164,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DPY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 164,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipes corroded x 2

Pass 7 Nov 2014 164,594 miles

fuel pipes corroded x 2

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 155,735 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 155,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 150,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 146,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 138,142 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 130,266 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 130,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 119,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,537 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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BU53 DPY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU53 DPY, 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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BU53 DPY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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