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KG52 VXC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VXC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,322 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flange joint between centre pipe and rear silencer corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,322 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flange joint between centre pipe and rear silencer corroding

n/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,341 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 27 Oct 2010 76,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

off side rear hande brake needs looking at

Fail 14 Nov 2009 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

rear boot stop light not working.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,440 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

rear boot stop light not working.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,395 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,045 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 64,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 54,279 miles

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

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

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

The offside front tyre is very low on tread.

The offside rear foot and hand brake comes on slightly later than the nearside.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 54,279 miles

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

The offside front tyre is very low on tread.

The offside rear foot and hand brake comes on slightly later than the nearside.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,006 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 41,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KG52 VXC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KG52 VXC, 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 KG52 VXC registered?

KG52 VXC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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