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H17 RMP

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 RMP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,941 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge 185/55/15

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 52,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking at smaller end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,229 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split at end

stone chips in front screen

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,410 miles

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,907 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,962 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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H17 RMP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H17 RMP, 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 H17 RMP registered?

H17 RMP is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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