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BL52 OUA

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 OUA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 102,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear OS rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear OS rear outer sill/rear wheelarch corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,131 miles

Front both brake discs corroded inner side

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inner (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade torn

both front to back brake pipes have signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2016 92,131 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both brake discs corroded inner side

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both inner (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade torn

both front to back brake pipes have signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,391 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,678 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,844 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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BL52 OUA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL52 OUA, 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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BL52 OUA is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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