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FJ53 KHY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,230 mi
Last recorded73,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (2 places, chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (2 places, chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,174 miles

Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt trck rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt trck rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rocker cover gasket ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,494 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,216 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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FJ53 KHY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ53 KHY, 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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FJ53 KHY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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