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AU04 KKV

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,265 mi
Last recorded68,265 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 56,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 48,906 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,923 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Slight play offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,874 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Slight play offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,720 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear shock starting to leak

tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,263 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,412 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,162 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,626 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded and worn

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake pipes to and from both rear flexible hoses corroded

windscreen chipped x2

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,626 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded and worn

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake pipes to and from both rear flexible hoses corroded

windscreen chipped x2

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,419 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 KKV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU04 KKV, 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 KKV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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