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FJ53 KKV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,986 mi
Last recorded54,986 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 KKV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,986 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis / Suspension / sub-frames / Exhaust / Under-body & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp makes nearside position light go out , no stop light either (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,284 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,616 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

SOME WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT WRAP ROUND ANTIROLL BAR RETAINING BUSHES

Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KKV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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