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EU03 XSC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 XSC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,570 miles

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

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing

nearside front wing damaged

offside front tyre perishing

steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2018 71,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight brackets all broken (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner faces have lumps missing from faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front side repeater lens missing

nearside front wing damaged

offside front tyre perishing

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,939 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 18 Mar 2017 66,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight unit broken (1.7.2)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

body work damage to N/S/F

Fail 19 Mar 2016 64,106 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

body work damage to N/S/F

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,851 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2015 59,851 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,744 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,554 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread wearing on outer edges and outer side walls perishing

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,594 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 XSC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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