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AU54 ACV

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ACV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 51,427 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 49,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 48,679 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,583 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 45,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,492 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,781 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,831 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,220 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 28,217 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,730 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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AU54 ACV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU54 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 ACV registered?

AU54 ACV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is AU54 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 ACV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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