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FC03 HSL

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HSL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,659 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 100,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,149 miles

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND FUEL TANK BREATHER

Fail 2 Dec 2013 96,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

SLIGHT WEEP AROUND FUEL TANK BREATHER

Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,884 miles

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)

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING ON INNER SIDEWALL THAT REQUIRES CHECKING , NO CORDS VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,746 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,746 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,009 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 54,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,052 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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FC03 HSL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FC03 HSL, 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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FC03 HSL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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