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NK03 ECY

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 ECY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,612 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,920 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,316 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,833 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 30,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,709 miles

Both wing mirrors scratched.

Nearside front bumbper scratched.

Offside front wing scratched.

Fail 16 Jan 2006 12,709 miles

Both wing mirrors scratched.

Nearside front bumbper scratched.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside front wing scratched.

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 ECY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

NK03 ECY is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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