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LF53 DVM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,283 mi
Last recorded116,283 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 DVM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 110,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated(both)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2018 103,603 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated(both)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,864 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres possibly starting to go out of shape.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,605 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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LF53 DVM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF53 DVM, 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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What year was LF53 DVM registered?

LF53 DVM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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