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HX03 VAA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VAA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,572 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,289 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 75,700 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,212 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 39,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,212 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,643 miles

both front tyres deteriorated(sidewalls cracking)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 32,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres deteriorated(sidewalls cracking)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 30,972 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,972 miles

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,557 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2011 29,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,113 miles

wipers smear...

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,831 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 18,831 miles

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

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 VAA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

HX03 VAA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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