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MW52 VLA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VLA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,348 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroding were they are bolted together

n/s/r tyre has 2mm tread, tread cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has very slight movement

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

centre and rear exhaust corroding were they are bolted together

engine oil leak

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre has 2mm tread, tread cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has very slight movement

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,137 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,013 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,013 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,911 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,911 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,643 miles

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

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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MW52 VLA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW52 VLA, 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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MW52 VLA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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