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KS03 AKJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 AKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 147,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,587 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 144,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,572 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 138,572 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,206 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 130,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 38,894 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,196 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,848 miles

Both outer rear seat belts slow retracting

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,529 miles

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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KS03 AKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS03 AKJ, 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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KS03 AKJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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