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NK03 BDU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,426 mi
Last recorded77,426 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 BDU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,426 miles

general underbody corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,397 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

general underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,961 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear sills

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not running (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear sills

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,878 miles

Close to excessive corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Close to excessive corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Corrosion to rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 49,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,892 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,816 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 11,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 11,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BDU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc 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 NK03 BDU, 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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NK03 BDU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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