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LX53 DSV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DSV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,744 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad engine oil leak around the rear cam cover and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test used as a work van ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,387 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,018 miles

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

oil leak underside vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,017 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,039 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,393 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 52,984 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,120 miles

tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,970 miles

tyre walls deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2009 17,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre walls deteriorating

Fail 23 Dec 2008 16,468 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,765 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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LX53 DSV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LX53 DSV, 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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LX53 DSV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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