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FX03 HHS

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,027 mi
Last recorded73,027 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HHS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,027 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,244 miles

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

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)

engine noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,131 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 27,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,217 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f and n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2009 20,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 19,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,757 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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FX03 HHS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX03 HHS, 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 FX03 HHS registered?

FX03 HHS is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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