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KE53 OZR

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 124,744 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,187 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusted but not to excess

front brake pads worn and brake discs lipped

o/s headlamp pattern slightly fuzzy

Fail 9 Sep 2016 115,187 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear wheel arches rusted but not to excess

front brake pads worn and brake discs lipped

o/s headlamp pattern slightly fuzzy

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 106,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,642 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,216 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil very low

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil very low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 49,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,709 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,709 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,424 miles

nearside front spare wheel fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front spare wheel fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,748 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)

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 OZR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OZR, 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 OZR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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