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HF53 DPO

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DPO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,730 miles

Front wiper blades are split but clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section hanger is incomplete

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades are split but clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section hanger is incomplete

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,673 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,997 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 85,327 miles

chips on screen

engine managment light is on

n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s/r brake pipe very rusty

rear end of the front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 78,303 miles

chip on screen

front brake discs and pads in poor condition ,and brake balance poor, recommend replace

front to rear brake pipes rusty at the rear end

Fail 14 May 2013 70,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight rust on inside edge of front discs

Pass 14 May 2013 70,691 miles

slight rust on inside edge of front discs

Pass 8 May 2012 62,573 miles

both n/s tyres worn close to the wear bars

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2012 62,451 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both n/s tyres worn close to the wear bars

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 58,460 miles

chip on the screen

n/s/f brake disc inner face is in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2011 58,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip on the screen

n/s/f brake disc inner face is in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 53,725 miles

chips on the windscreen

slight play o/s/f strut top

Fail 12 May 2010 53,723 miles

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

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

chips on the windscreen

slight play o/s/f strut top

Pass 12 May 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,190 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,780 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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HF53 DPO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 DPO, 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 HF53 DPO registered?

HF53 DPO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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