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AM53 BYL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,562 mi
Last recorded54,562 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BYL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,562 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,562 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,661 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,002 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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AM53 BYL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,039 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 AM53 BYL, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM53 BYL registered?

AM53 BYL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 BYL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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