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DX53 TUW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TUW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,748 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 115,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,603 miles

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

front no plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,977 miles

front no plate starting to fade

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,873 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight brake bind n/s/front

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,531 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/front

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,950 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,428 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,682 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,389 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 TUW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX53 TUW, 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 DX53 TUW registered?

DX53 TUW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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