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CA52 LHC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LHC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 68,364 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,411 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 64,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,939 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,198 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,062 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2010 34,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,882 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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CA52 LHC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA52 LHC, 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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CA52 LHC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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