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LW52 AVG

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 AVG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel speed sensor adrift [done]

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear strut damp with oil

both n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp lenses starting to mist

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats

rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 71,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust secure)

Fail 5 May 2015 71,532 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken (exhaust secure)

Fail 7 May 2014 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 62,477 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2 nails one in the tread face and one in the inner sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 62,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2 nails one in the tread face and one in the inner sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

high level brake lamp n/w

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts slow to return

oil level low

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

high level brake lamp n/w

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts slow to return

oil level low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 51,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 51,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,208 miles

front brake pads becoming low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

o/s/f tyre tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt slow to return,does not return fully BUT still operational

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,207 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads becoming low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt slow to return

o/s/f tyre tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt slow to return,does not return fully BUT still operational

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,426 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,314 miles

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

engine noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2008 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 27,573 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6 mm limit

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,864 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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LW52 AVG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LW52 AVG, 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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LW52 AVG is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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