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2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 AUK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight smell of diesel

slightly rough at idle

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

slight smell of diesel

slightly rough at idle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,246 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outer sills starting to corroded

engine noisy at idle

rear tyres starting to wear edges

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,246 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both number plates delaminating/discolouring

both rear outer sills starting to corroded

engine noisy at idle

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,131 miles

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

both number plates staring to delaminate/discolour

engine noisy at idle

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both number plates staring to delaminate/discolour

engine noisy at idle

front tyres very worn outer edges

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear wiper split

wipers slightly poor

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,150 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe is not routed as to manufacturer

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,468 miles

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

slight play in st rack

Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped

slight play in st rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,466 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,704 miles

osf wishbone bush spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,482 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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EU03 AUK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU03 AUK, 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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EU03 AUK is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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