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LK53 BJY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,762 mi
Last recorded29,762 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BJY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 29,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear bumper damaged

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 26 Aug 2025 28,961 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear bumper damaged

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,943 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 28,817 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 28,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 27,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,209 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 26,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,398 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 24,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 22,408 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,408 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Aug 2015 20,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,939 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,203 miles

both front wipers dirty

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,342 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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LK53 BJY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK53 BJY, 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 LK53 BJY registered?

LK53 BJY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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