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AY04 BNU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BNU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,757 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,757 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 51,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,317 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,217 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre Perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2007 13,831 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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AY04 BNU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY04 BNU, 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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AY04 BNU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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