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GJ52 LBY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 LBY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,484 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 87,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,958 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,840 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,621 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,294 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,075 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,161 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,922 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 10,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 9,362 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 LBY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LBY, 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 LBY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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