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DF03 ONC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ONC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened boll joy wishbone N/S Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,910 miles

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

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

Oil filter corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil filter corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,163 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,160 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 75,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,003 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 56,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,541 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on edges. 185/55/15h

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,228 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. 185/55/15h

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,463 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,068 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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DF03 ONC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF03 ONC, 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 DF03 ONC registered?

DF03 ONC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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