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EU03 MVZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 101,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 94,746 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,649 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc deteriorated

offside front brake disc deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,431 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,736 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 MVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU03 MVZ, 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 MVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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