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GJ52 EVL

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EVL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,769 miles

rear no plate poor

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,769 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)

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,427 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,426 miles

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

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

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

front and rear anti roll bar centre clamp down bushes have slight play noted

rear number plate in poor visual condition

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,337 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs starting to get in poor condition

exhaust middle and rear system getting in poor condition

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs starting to get in poor condition

exhaust middle and rear system getting in poor condition

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,272 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GJ52 EVL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 GJ52 EVL, 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 GJ52 EVL registered?

GJ52 EVL is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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