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AY04 BRV

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,006 mi
Last recorded118,006 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 BRV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 118,006 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 106,030 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

nail in nearside front tyre.

Fail 13 May 2015 105,769 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 May 2014 89,894 miles

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 89,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 80,590 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,297 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 73,297 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 66,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,857 miles

Tread is starting to crack on the nearside rear tyre

Tread is starting to crack on the offside front tyre

Tread is starting to crack on the offside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2009 55,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 55,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,796 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 BRV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY04 BRV, 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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What year was AY04 BRV registered?

AY04 BRV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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