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MW52 WUR

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 99,044 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 99,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,064 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,569 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates slightly discoloured

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 29 Apr 2011 60,983 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,668 miles

both front and rear shocker legs slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,543 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,571 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 26,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 20,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WUR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MW52 WUR, 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 WUR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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