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FM52 FHP

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,224 mi
Last recorded164,224 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FHP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 159,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 152,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 146,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 140,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2010 139,125 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering drive belt in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2009 96,885 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW///

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

NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA///NSR LAMP ASSY REPAIRED///NSR SEATBELT SHOWS DAMAGE///NS OUTER CV BOOT WEAK AND SHOWS LIGHT CRACKING///CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION JOINT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF BLOWING BUT OK AT TEST

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr wheel shows light binding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,885 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW///

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

NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA///NSR LAMP ASSY REPAIRED///NSR SEATBELT SHOWS DAMAGE///NS OUTER CV BOOT WEAK AND SHOWS LIGHT CRACKING///CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION JOINT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF BLOWING BUT OK AT TEST

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

osr wheel shows light binding

Fail 5 Sep 2009 95,358 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre perished ok for mot

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,178 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2007 31,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,616 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,169 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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FM52 FHP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FM52 FHP, 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 FM52 FHP registered?

FM52 FHP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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