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MW03 FCV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FCV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,832 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM CENTRAL RACK BODY (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL TYRES VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED (TO BE RECTIFIED POST TEST)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM CENTRAL RACK BODY (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2017 61,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,989 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 53,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 45,959 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres ,starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 42,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,564 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 32,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2008 26,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,746 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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MW03 FCV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW03 FCV, 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 MW03 FCV registered?

MW03 FCV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for MW03 FCV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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