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BV53 ARU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ARU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,663 miles

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

front pads low and discs lipped and scored

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,973 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge 185/60r14t

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,162 miles

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

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

small cut in nsf tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2007 12,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,639 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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BV53 ARU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV53 ARU, 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 BV53 ARU registered?

BV53 ARU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BV53 ARU safe to buy?

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