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HF53 FFB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FFB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,206 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,504 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,837 miles

centre rear seatbelt slow to retrack

slight perishing o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,626 miles

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

centre rear lap belt slow to retrack

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,530 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split at end / but still clearing screen

Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,494 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split at end / but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,321 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 FFB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF53 FFB, 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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HF53 FFB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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