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EY03 KVU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,762 mi
Last recorded69,762 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 KVU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 68,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 66,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,539 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,485 miles

Lump out of n/s/f tyre sidewall not down to cords, but close

N/S Wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,354 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,971 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,399 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT INNER SIDE WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,723 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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EY03 KVU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY03 KVU, 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 EY03 KVU registered?

EY03 KVU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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