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KV53 GUG

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 GUG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,544 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism becoming lazy

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,672 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms becoming lazy

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2013 102,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms becoming lazy

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,337 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms becoming lazy

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,297 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 83,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,819 miles

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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KV53 GUG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV53 GUG, 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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KV53 GUG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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