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AU04 GZB

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GZB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 103,285 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,820 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,820 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 96,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system unable to do brake test due to brake pipe broken (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,993 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 85,544 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both green covers removed and cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,468 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,652 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f discs slightly corroded

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,797 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,783 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 27,310 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,043 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blades split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/f wiper blades split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,227 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,822 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 GZB is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AU04 GZB, 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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AU04 GZB is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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