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HF53 LKM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,803 mi
Last recorded69,803 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 66,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,923 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,914 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,353 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,378 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s head lights poor beam pattern

o/s and n/s outer cv boots perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 55,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s head lights poor beam pattern

o/s and n/s outer cv boots perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,720 miles

all 3 rear seat belts are slightly slow in retracting

auxillary drive belts are perishing/cracking

both front outer c.v. gaiters are perishing

engine oil level low

nearside front head lamp beam image and aim have only just met the requirements

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

rear silencer rear support hanger has broken off but is still adequately supported

slight play/wear at nearside front anti roll bar "D" mounting bush

spare tyre appears to be low on pressure

Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,598 miles

o/s/r tyre soft

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,136 miles

rear tyres wearing lumpy

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,475 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,221 miles

auxillary belts (x3) are perishing and are slightly noisy

clutch fluid appears to be very dirty

rear tyres are starting to "tread step" on inner edges

rear wiper blade is juddering slightly

unrepairable puncture in offside front tyre

very slight movement within track rod end assemblies

very small chip in centre of zone "A"

Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,575 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 LKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

HF53 LKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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