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DG53 HKA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HKA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 111,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 107,582 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,091 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 185/60/14

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge 185/60/14

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,295 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low 2mm on inner tread 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

rear centre stop light not working

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear centre stop light not working

rear exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low 2mm on inner tread 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

child seat fitted to rear

front discs starting to corrode

nearside cv boot starting to split

offside rear chassis starting to blister

offside rear tyre starting to crack

oil leaks

rear plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

child seat fitted to rear

front discs starting to corrode

nearside cv boot starting to split

offside rear chassis starting to blister

offside rear tyre starting to crack

oil leaks

rear plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,886 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,886 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,504 miles

front brake pads wear

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,315 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)

center brake light inoperative

off side rear number plate ligtht suspect contact

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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DG53 HKA 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 62.5%.

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 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 DG53 HKA, 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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DG53 HKA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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