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FY03 UZW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,788 mi
Last recorded78,788 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UZW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,595 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,595 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,016 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

body damage front and rear bumpers

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,840 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 47,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,039 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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FY03 UZW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY03 UZW, 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 FY03 UZW registered?

FY03 UZW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 UZW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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