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KE53 OYW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OYW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 167,479 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 167,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainrun (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 160,611 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 160,608 miles

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 150,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,323 miles

both front discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 113,414 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,440 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,507 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,617 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,617 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,162 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 OYW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KE53 OYW, 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 KE53 OYW registered?

KE53 OYW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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