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BX54 BYC

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,464 mi
Last recorded50,464 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BYC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,464 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,462 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,370 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,370 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 39,899 miles

slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,047 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 27,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,470 miles

Oil leak

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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BX54 BYC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX54 BYC, 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 BX54 BYC registered?

BX54 BYC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is BX54 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX54 BYC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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