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KE03 EEB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,611 mi
Last recorded122,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 EEB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexy poor condition

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexy poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,683 miles

1x rear exhaust mounts insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner edge

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,674 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,658 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Jul 2009 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,977 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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KE03 EEB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KE03 EEB, 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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KE03 EEB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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