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DU53 OHV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,577 mi
Last recorded50,577 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 OHV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 50,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,410 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 44,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,543 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 35,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 10,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 7,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,414 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,220 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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DU53 OHV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU53 OHV, 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 DU53 OHV registered?

DU53 OHV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DU53 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 OHV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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