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DK03 RCY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

23,215 mi
Last recorded23,215 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RCY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 23,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 21,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering and suspension components very rusty

both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 21,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2019 21,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 20,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,631 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,266 miles

all flexi ferruls rusty

n/s front brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface

Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,196 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,247 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,449 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 RCY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 RCY, 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 DK03 RCY registered?

DK03 RCY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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