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HJ52 WGU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,646 mi
Last recorded123,646 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,646 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,777 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 109,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,987 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe nearside rear corroding

misting of oil around engine

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2014 104,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe nearside rear corroding

misting of oil around engine

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,871 miles

Oil leak

engine smoking

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

engine smoking

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 89,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,251 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,375 miles

n/s/rear seat belt slow to retract

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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HJ52 WGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ52 WGU, 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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HJ52 WGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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