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DN03 VFW

2003 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,161 mi
Last recorded51,161 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VFW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 51,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 45,863 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,909 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear joint coroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,693 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

near side front tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,838 miles

front discs slightly lipped

front pads starting to wear low (60% worn)

n\s\r brake pipe slightly corroded

o\s\r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,763 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 28,180 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,180 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,631 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,575 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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DN03 VFW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN03 VFW, 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 DN03 VFW registered?

DN03 VFW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 VFW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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