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BU03 MUV

2003 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,978 mi
Last recorded89,978 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 MUV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 89,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 84,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,632 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,862 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,734 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

extensive parking brake lever shows travel.

near side front tyre tread worn bald at the edge.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,944 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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BU03 MUV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU03 MUV, 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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BU03 MUV is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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