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DK03 MVF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MVF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,378 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 86,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,719 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,685 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,658 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre wearing low.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Advise O/S/F Tyre wearing low.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front backplate corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front backplate corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,000 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 44,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,371 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,782 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,782 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,600 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 MVF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK03 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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