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LF52 PFX

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,909 mi
Last recorded84,909 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 PFX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,776 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,105 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket rusted off

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,864 miles

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

slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

Pass 6 May 2011 60,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to rear bumper

Fail 6 May 2011 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to rear bumper

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2010 54,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 54,616 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,598 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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LF52 PFX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF52 PFX, 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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LF52 PFX is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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