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GJ52 EYA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 60,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 60,262 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 60,262 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also blew on rear brake roller test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,679 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,807 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,101 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,619 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 44,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,485 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,572 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 EYA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GJ52 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

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

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