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FY52 VBA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,527 mi
Last recorded90,527 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VBA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,527 miles

engine noise

Fail 21 Dec 2019 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine noise

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

x2 front wipers deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

x2 front wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,093 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

offside rear window damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,127 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2016 81,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,738 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,756 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,453 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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FY52 VBA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY52 VBA, 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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FY52 VBA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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