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BX53 SEY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 SEY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,277 miles

Nearside front through wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pads worn low

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

nearside and offside rear seatbelt retract mechanisms weak in operation

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,149 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,839 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,602 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

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

Strong advise: offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,602 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Strong advise: offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,790 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode by rubber grommets in inner wings

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

possible fault with head light auto hight adjusters

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BX53 SEY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX53 SEY, 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 BX53 SEY registered?

BX53 SEY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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