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HX03 KLF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KLF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,888 miles

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

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

under seal applied

Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,452 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under seal applied

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,609 miles

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

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,583 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 75,561 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,922 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

engine misfiring sometimes, emissions go high

o/s n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2021 70,922 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

engine misfiring sometimes, emissions go high

o/s n/s rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 69,691 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends clears screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2018 61,703 miles

Oil leak ()

battery secure but has some lateral movement

engine oil leak has contaminated all suspension bushes and rubbers, steering gaiters also

Fail 7 Feb 2018 61,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

battery secure but has some lateral movement

engine oil leak has contaminated all suspension bushes and rubbers, steering gaiters also

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,904 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,458 miles

Exhaust has slight corosion

Nearside rear tyre has deteriation

Offside rear tyre has deteriation

Slight pas residue on the underside of steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,231 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Nearside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,231 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust system has slight corosion

Nearside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,792 miles

Centre exhaust has slight corosion

Front brake discs have slight wear

Rear exhaust has slight corosion

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust has slight corosion

Front brake discs have slight wear

Rear exhaust has slight corosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,792 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,547 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Recommend cambelt replacement if due.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,926 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 14,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,269 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 KLF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 HX03 KLF, 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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HX03 KLF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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