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KR52 VYB

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,244 mi
Last recorded94,244 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 VYB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,244 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust braket broken

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high TOO HIGH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT;- NEEDS REPAIR (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working BROKEN (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/55 R15 ALL OTHERS 185/55 R15 (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT NUMBER PLATE UNREADABLE (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust braket broken

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,510 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,862 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 79,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 73,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,041 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,693 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,778 miles

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

rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,125 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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KR52 VYB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KR52 VYB, 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 KR52 VYB registered?

KR52 VYB is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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