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MM52 DSV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 DSV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 89,464 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 89,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 83,969 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 83,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 77,861 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 May 2016 72,006 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 72,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 51,011 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 50,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear and offside front tyres cracking / starting to split

Fail 3 Apr 2013 37,331 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear and offside front tyres cracking / starting to split

Fail 21 Jan 2012 26,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2012 26,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside wall

Fail 30 Oct 2010 19,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

all four tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,291 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 13,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,411 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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MM52 DSV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MM52 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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What year was MM52 DSV registered?

MM52 DSV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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