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LE03 VEU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VEU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,910 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,551 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,193 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2008 60,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside front tyre worn on edge close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2007 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,168 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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LE03 VEU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LE03 VEU, 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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LE03 VEU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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