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MX03 YHM

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,944 mi
Last recorded135,944 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YHM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,944 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 135,944 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,587 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished,not split

corrosion to all underbody areas, including front subframe and lower arm

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight binding to offside front brake

Fail 31 Mar 2017 125,586 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished,not split

corrosion to all underbody areas, including front subframe and lower arm

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,456 miles

both front tyre treads worn low

both outer drive shaft boots perrished

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low (inner)

front sub-frame corroded

hand brake lever travel

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar D bush

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyre treads worn low

both outer drive shaft boots perrished

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low (inner)

front sub-frame corroded

hand brake lever travel

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar D bush

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 1 Apr 2014 90,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,648 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,363 miles

Exhaust rusting heavily. Slight travel on hand brake.

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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MX03 YHM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 MX03 YHM, 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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MX03 YHM is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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