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AY54 CNA

2004 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CNA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 78,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 78,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides sills and arches corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,404 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both arches and sills corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides wheel arches and sills corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,747 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and off side slight

Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,747 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and off side slight

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,080 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear both arches rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,074 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,173 miles

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

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2013 45,173 miles

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

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

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,068 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,669 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,669 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,388 miles

light cracking on front tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,702 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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AY54 CNA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY54 CNA, 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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AY54 CNA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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