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BL03 SWV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 SWV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 39,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 34,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,140 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 31,140 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noted that o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are spliting on inside sidewalls

Fail 3 Nov 2010 20,739 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noted that o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are spliting on inside sidewalls

Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,023 miles

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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BL03 SWV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL03 SWV, 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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BL03 SWV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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