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KE53 DBO

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DBO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,278 miles

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

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

Sump rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 96,391 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,918 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,377 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,523 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres close to limits

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,466 miles

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,850 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,156 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 23,156 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,517 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,896 miles

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

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

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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KE53 DBO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KE53 DBO, 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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KE53 DBO is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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