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DC03 ZWX

1997 Hyundai Accent SE

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Hyundai Accent SE81,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZWX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 118,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 103,517 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 84,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent SE?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
6,853
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
position lamp(s) not working 50
Registration plate lamp not working 49
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 41
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DC03 ZWX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai Accent SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 81,918 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 SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC03 ZWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai Accent SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC03 ZWX registered?

DC03 ZWX is a 1997 Hyundai Accent SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is DC03 ZWX safe to buy?

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