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DX53 KJE

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,236 mi
Last recorded46,236 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,289 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KJE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX53 KJE, 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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How do I check the history of DX53 KJE?

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What year was DX53 KJE registered?

DX53 KJE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DX53 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KJE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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