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DA52 YAW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YAW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section slight blow and has been temp repair sealed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded side of fuel tank area

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,024 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section slight blow and has been temp repair sealed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded side of fuel tank area

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner stepped tread worn tyre on limit change soon (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 89,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/outer wheel arch holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner stepped tread worn tyre on limit change soon (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

exhaust slight blow from front joint

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 87,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,019 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside wiper split

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 85,018 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside wiper split

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,546 miles

offside wiper split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,546 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside wiper split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs very corroded and lipped

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs very corroded and lipped

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,160 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs inner face outer edge corroded

nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

offside front anti-roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,885 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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DA52 YAW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA52 YAW, 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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DA52 YAW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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