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FY52 VVB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,823 mi
Last recorded116,823 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VVB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,823 miles

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 106,508 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,430 miles

centre brake light not working.

windsreen cracked outside viewing area

Fail 7 Jun 2012 102,430 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working.

windsreen cracked outside viewing area

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,111 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 31 May 2011 99,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 28 May 2010 95,821 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 26 May 2010 95,755 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 22 May 2009 91,220 miles

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

windscreen cracked n/s upper area

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,142 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,141 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

o/s front tyre just legal inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,285 miles

n/s outer cv boot damp

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,290 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 61,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VVB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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