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BU04 NXE

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NXE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,364 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,583 miles

headlights dull front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2018 50,583 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlights dull front number plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2017 38,641 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm inner edge. o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Fail 12 May 2017 38,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm inner edge. o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Pass 16 May 2016 33,941 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 33,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 29,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 25,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,162 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 17,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,940 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,399 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 10,399 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,333 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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BU04 NXE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU04 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 NXE registered?

BU04 NXE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BU04 NXE safe to buy?

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