CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU53 PCO

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,891 mi
Last recorded63,891 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 PCO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,751 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 60,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,284 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 54,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyllinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,794 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 42,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,036 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,929 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
Full Hyundai Accent reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU53 PCO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU53 PCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 PCO?

You can check the full history of BU53 PCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU53 PCO registered?

BU53 PCO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BU53 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 PCO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU53 PCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU53 PCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.