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GJ52 EWG

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,688 mi
Last recorded85,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 85,688 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and noisey in operation (1.2.1 (f))

Central silencer baffles loose

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed nor opening from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,743 miles

Central Exhaust noisy exhaust silencer baffle is loose, and rattles on tick over. (7.1.4)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,082 miles

Battery just secured enough, may require additional strapping.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Door latch not working externally.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 81,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

High-level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Door latch not working externally.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,285 miles

front brake disc worn slightly

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake disc worn slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,487 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,951 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,145 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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GJ52 EWG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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