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KN03 DBV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 DBV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 98,802 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front to rear brake pipes covered

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cut to side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 98,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

front to rear brake pipes covered

front wiper blades worn

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cut to side wall

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear outer seat belts slow retraction

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,942 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,939 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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KN03 DBV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN03 DBV, 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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KN03 DBV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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