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NK03 AYZ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 AYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 72,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,272 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 54,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,794 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,706 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,704 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 37,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,269 miles

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

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

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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NK03 AYZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NK03 AYZ, 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 NK03 AYZ registered?

NK03 AYZ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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