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EU53 AWC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,295 mi
Last recorded157,295 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 AWC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 157,295 miles

N/s rear wheel arch have tape covering sharp edges

Under side very rusty but not holed

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake reading low

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front and rear brakes need attention, imbalance front 19%,. rear 24%

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front and rear brakes need attention, imbalance front 19%,. rear 24%

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,852 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades deteriating

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades deteriating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,594 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,431 miles

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

eml light indicating an engine fault

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,906 miles

centre stop lamp is inoperative - connected ?

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,906 miles

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

centre stop lamp is inoperative - connected ?

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,910 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,398 miles

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded ( comp. to flexi )

Fail 5 Mar 2011 48,398 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded ( comp. to flexi )

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,342 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,597 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,482 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,762 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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EU53 AWC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU53 AWC, 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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EU53 AWC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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