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EU53 EKC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,363 mi
Last recorded23,363 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EKC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 23,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 19,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 18,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 18,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 18,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 18,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,110 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,894 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,453 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 11,453 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,990 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 8,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,970 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 EKC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EU53 EKC, 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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What year was EU53 EKC registered?

EU53 EKC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EU53 EKC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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