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BM04 ZRL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZRL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,011 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front registration plate

advise underside suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 80,088 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise front registration plate

advise underside suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 71,625 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak sump rusty ()

general corrosion of underside suspension components

Fail 1 May 2018 71,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak sump rusty ()

general corrosion of underside suspension components

Pass 4 May 2017 63,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear exhaust metal hanger broken box still supported

Pass 5 May 2016 54,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,219 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 46,219 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2014 36,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 36,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 32,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 28,478 miles

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating, recommend replace.

Fail 9 May 2012 28,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads worn/detreriorating, recommend further inspection/replace.

Offside & nearside front, lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating, recommend replace.

Pass 3 May 2011 24,314 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,643 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 15,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,096 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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BM04 ZRL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BM04 ZRL, 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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BM04 ZRL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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