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AU04 BFM

2004 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,113 mi
Last recorded74,113 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BFM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 74,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,744 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,299 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,299 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,833 miles

Both nearside tyres have cracking inbetween tread

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine sump rusty

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

Off side rear tyre has cracking inbetween tread

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

nearside and offside rear lower sills and inner top strut top mountings slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2013 31,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

nearside and offside rear lower sills and inner top strut top mountings slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,004 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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AU04 BFM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU04 BFM, 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 AU04 BFM registered?

AU04 BFM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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