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DX53 HHF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HHF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 134,211 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 134,205 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,831 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 121,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,214 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 81,635 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,759 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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DX53 HHF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX53 HHF, 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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DX53 HHF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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