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HY03 HYC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HYC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,935 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 106,839 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,098 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 102,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,562 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,408 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 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side wiper split but still clears windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear off side rear seat belt retraction

Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight wear off side rear seat belt retraction

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,019 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,969 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,362 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,856 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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HY03 HYC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HY03 HYC, 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 HY03 HYC registered?

HY03 HYC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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