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HX03 EKM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 EKM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,749 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 105,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired/welded.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has been repaired/welded.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 102,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired/welded.

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

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

Squeeking noise at Offside Front wheel when rotated.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,870 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,263 miles

Front number plate cracked, Exhaust corroded, Covers over brake hoses, Nail in n/s/f tyre tread, Slight corrosion under side front to rear.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake imbalance, Rear tyres very close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Rear suspension corroded, Front power steering hose close to o/s/f steering rack gaiter, Rear seat belt slow to return,

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear seat belts slow to return, Front number plate cracked.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake imbalance, Rear tyres very close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Rear suspension corroded, Front power steering hose close to o/s/f steering rack gaiter,

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,788 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,071 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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HX03 EKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HX03 EKM, 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 HX03 EKM registered?

HX03 EKM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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