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AP08 KCA

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,668 mi
Last recorded36,668 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 36,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 36,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 36,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,727 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,314 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 34,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,181 miles

both rear tyres small cuts in treads

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,331 miles

advise rear brake imbalance of 30%

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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AP08 KCA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,792 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 AP08 KCA, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 KCA registered?

AP08 KCA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AP08 KCA safe to buy?

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