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DK03 HXX

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HXX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Archway (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Archway (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s & n/s rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Archway (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Archway (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,174 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,663 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,247 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,421 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 HXX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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