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AU04 KKX

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 KKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OF FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL SPLITS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS PERISHING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OUT OF NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED & REAR MOUNTING BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 76,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OUT OF NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST CORRODED & REAR MOUNTING BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,105 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 45,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 28,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,702 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 KKX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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