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EU53 ECV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ECV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,611 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2018 115,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,406 miles

both front brake disc lipped

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

both front brake disc lipped

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,089 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

centre/rear exhaust corroded

management light on

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low at edges of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,475 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,908 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight cracking evident nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight cracking evident nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corrosion evident

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 57,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,247 miles

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

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

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bonnet release catch corroded

offside front tyre,cuts outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet release catch corroded

offside front tyre,cuts outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,940 miles

front tyres low tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,938 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 ECV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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