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KS03 EWD

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 EWD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 78,592 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 73,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,678 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres getting low

both rear wheel arches + inner+outer sills corrosion

front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres getting low

both rear wheel arches + inner+outer sills corrosion

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,962 miles

offside rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,275 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism becoming lazy

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,405 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 EWD is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KS03 EWD, 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 EWD is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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