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GK03 HKX

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,716 mi
Last recorded140,716 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 140,716 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 140,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 140,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,385 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 138,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 138,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,179 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,202 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,434 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,660 miles

front anti-roll bar shows extensive side to side movement.

off and near side front headlamps glass protectors fitted.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows slight play.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front anti-roll bar shows extensive side to side movement.

off and near side front headlamps glass protectors fitted.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows slight play.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,435 miles

front anti-roll bar shows side to side movement.

near side rear tyre tread shows splits.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

power assisted steering pump drive belt teeth are split

Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front anti-roll bar shows side to side movement.

near side rear tyre tread shows splits.

off and near side front headlamp glass protectors fitted.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

power assisted steering pump drive belt teeth are split

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,515 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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GK03 HKX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 GK03 HKX, 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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GK03 HKX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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