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CU03 DYS

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DYS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,302 miles

Offside headlight lens covers discolouring

corrosion rear brake backplates

front brake discs inner surfaces poor

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosionrear fuel lines

Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,302 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlight lens covers discolouring

corrosion rear brake backplates

front brake discs inner surfaces poor

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosionrear fuel lines

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,475 miles

corrosion front & rear suspension arms

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear brake back plates

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion front & rear suspension arms

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion rear brake back plates

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,134 miles

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

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

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

corrosion both front suspension arms

corrosion rear suspension arms

poor pattern on both headlights

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

corrosion both front suspension arms

corrosion rear suspension arms

poor pattern on both headlights

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,266 miles

corrosion both n/s/f & o/s f coil spring lower saddles should be replaced

some corrosion front & rear suspension & chassis parts

some corrosion rear brake back plates

Pass 6 Feb 2012 152,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,443 miles

some corrosion n/s/r suspension strut

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion n/s/r suspension strut

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 25,731 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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CU03 DYS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CU03 DYS, 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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CU03 DYS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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