2003 Hyundai Accent 1.6L Petrol · RY52 EZL
2003 Hyundai Accent (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 97,188 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY52 EZL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2023
- 97,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY52 EZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Accent (RY52 EZL) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill/ wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
RY52 EZL Mileage History
- 19/10/202296,066 mi
- 21/10/202296,066 mi
- 24/10/202397,188 mi+1,122 mi
Average of roughly 1,107 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Accent (LC)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear arch, sill and brake-pipe corrosionSerious
LC shells generally resist rust a little better than the X3, but UK cars still corrode around the rear arches, sills, jacking points and exposed brake-pipe runs. Once advisories stack up, the car can quickly become uneconomical to repair.
- Crank sensor and ignition misfire faultsModerate
LC petrol Accents commonly suffer crankshaft-position-sensor, coil-pack or HT-lead faults, causing hard starting, intermittent stalling and a lumpy idle rather than catastrophic engine failure.
- Rear wheel bearing and beam-bush wearModerate
Higher-mileage LC cars often develop rear wheel-bearing rumble and sloppy beam bushes, which makes the car feel loose and can produce tyre wear or MOT play advisories.
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