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DY52 GVE

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,487 mi
Last recorded110,487 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GVE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,500 miles

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,197 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 103,119 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 99,859 miles

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

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

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,071 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,554 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,884 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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 GVE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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