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DK03 HMZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,684 mi
Last recorded81,684 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HMZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2017 63,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel little effort (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 59,764 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels very little effort (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,425 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 44,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,388 miles

tyres are perishing

Pass 9 May 2010 33,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 33,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 30,763 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 25,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,127 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,649 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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DK03 HMZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK03 HMZ, 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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DK03 HMZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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