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AP08 KCX

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,152 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 84,468 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,139 miles

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

some damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Sep 2023 80,139 miles

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))

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

some damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,099 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 67,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,190 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing excessively on the inner edge of the tread area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,953 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread area

Fail 6 Jul 2015 46,953 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,497 miles

n/side rear shock starting to leak

o/side rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 26,315 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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AP08 KCX is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AP08 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

AP08 KCX is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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