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AY54 CNJ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 CNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 81,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake & suspension components corroded

under-body corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,966 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion of all wheel arches.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Corrosion of rear end of outer sill.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S/R tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,331 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion of all wheel arches.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Corrosion of rear end of outer sill.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S/R tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,909 miles

Corrosion of both rear wheel arches. Corrosion of rear ends of both outer sill.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Corrosion of both rear wheel arches. Corrosion of rear ends of both outer sill.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked & perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,912 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 56,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 55,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,401 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 30,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,936 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 CNJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AY54 CNJ, 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 CNJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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