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DK03 TUP

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,526 mi
Last recorded180,526 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TUP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 180,526 miles

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Aug 2014 168,575 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 168,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 155,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 144,152 miles

both front cv gators perrishing

exhaust corroded

floor pans and subframes corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f tread depth low wearing heavily outer edge of tyre

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edges

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Fail 2 Aug 2012 144,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

abs lamp on

both front cv gators perrishing

exhaust corroded

floor pans and subframes corroded

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/f tread depth low wearing heavily outer edge of tyre

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

o/s/r tyre on legal limit wearing heavily inner and outer edges

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,213 miles

bonnet hinges stiff, stonechip in windscreen, o/s/f seatcover damaged, damage on o/s/r bodywork, oil below minimum, aeriel damaged, centre brake light inop, o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, play in steering rack, exhaust system corroded, oil on engine/gearbox, various brake pipes corroding, front suspension bushes cracking, front discs corroded, n/s/r shock damp

Fail 26 Jul 2011 131,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

bonnet hinges stiff, stonechip in windscreen, o/s/f seatcover damaged, damage on o/s/r bodywork, oil below minimum, aeriel damaged, centre brake light inop, o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, play in steering rack, exhaust system corroded, oil on engine/gearbox, various brake pipes corroding, front suspension bushes cracking, front discs corroded, n/s/r shock damp

Pass 6 Aug 2010 116,300 miles

Brake servo & master cylinder flexing on the bulkhead

High level stop light inop

O/S/F brake pads look low unable to check correctly

Rear tyres badly cracking & wearing on edges - N/S getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,506 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 102,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 90,085 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,085 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,065 miles

Two litres of engine added †Various oil leaks †Heavy wear to front brake discs †Front wishbone bushes unbonding †Damage to off side rear body work †Tyre size 185 60 14

Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Two litres of engine added †Various oil leaks †Heavy wear to front brake discs †Front wishbone bushes unbonding †Damage to off side rear body work †Tyre size 185 60 14

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,110 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S/F tyre cracking & wearing on edges

Rear tyres cracking,wearing on edges & tread lifting

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 TUP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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