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MV53 ACJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ACJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 126,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front whishbone slightley rusty,front and rear subframes slightley rusty,rear foot brake slight inbalance

Fail 19 Dec 2013 119,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front whishbone slightley rusty,front and rear subframes slightley rusty,rear foot brake slight inbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2012 114,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,502 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 91,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,116 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn lipped

Fail 1 Nov 2007 82,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 59,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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MV53 ACJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV53 ACJ, 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 MV53 ACJ registered?

MV53 ACJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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