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FY52 VUM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VUM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,133 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 99,121 miles

Emissions not tested Emission not tested (7.3.A.1)

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 Stop lamp not working nearside brakr lihgt not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside head lamp not working (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 91,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 91,525 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 86,932 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 86,932 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 81,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 181,415 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 62,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,656 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 52,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 51,541 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VUM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FY52 VUM, 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 FY52 VUM registered?

FY52 VUM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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