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CA03 STX

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,022 mi
Last recorded45,022 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 STX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,022 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in & out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 44,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,652 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,330 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 32,260 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,513 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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CA03 STX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CA03 STX, 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 CA03 STX registered?

CA03 STX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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