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OV03 LYU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 LYU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 137,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,365 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible wheel bearing noise from n/s/f

Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,351 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to seperate

possible wheel bearing noise from n/s/f

Pass 6 Jan 2011 116,100 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,261 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 100,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,804 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,887 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,725 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyre inner walls cracking - not to cords, n earside rear tyre rigt on limit and offside rear very close - recommend replacement soon

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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OV03 LYU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 LYU, 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 OV03 LYU registered?

OV03 LYU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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