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MX53 KNC

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KNC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 86,142 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 86,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,970 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,518 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,676 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,629 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 54,693 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,168 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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MX53 KNC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX53 KNC, 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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MX53 KNC is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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