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DY52 GNK

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,807 mi
Last recorded105,807 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GNK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,807 miles

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

blue smoke from exhaust

slight bind o/s rear

Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,436 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 14 Nov 2012 100,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 10 Dec 2011 94,202 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disks in a poor condtion

Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,743 miles

discs pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,158 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,377 miles

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

advise rear wiper blade slit and worn

vehicle has had body work carried out at rear of vehicle within the last twelve months bumper painted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,377 miles

advise rear wiper blade slit and worn

vehicle has had body work carried out at rear of vehicle within the last twelve months bumper painted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,226 miles

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

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

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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DY52 GNK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DY52 GNK, 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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DY52 GNK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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