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BD52 FXV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FXV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,755 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,775 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,953 miles

high level brake lamp not working

nearside main brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,752 miles

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

drivers side rear bumper bent and sticking out

unable to open tailgate

Fail 31 Dec 2007 35,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 35,528 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,453 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 28,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,730 miles

both front tyre's life limited 3mm

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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BD52 FXV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD52 FXV, 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 BD52 FXV registered?

BD52 FXV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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