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BX54 DRV

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 DRV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 130,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

both headlights cloudy

Fail 17 Nov 2016 130,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear shock has no damping effect

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

both headlights cloudy

e/m/l light on

oil low

Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,899 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

offside rear chassis is corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 119,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light is on

front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

offside rear chassis is corroded

offside rear tyre tread is worn slightly unevenly and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,112 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2013 105,778 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear hande brake needs ajusting from the shoes

Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear hande brake needs ajusting from the shoes

Pass 17 Dec 2012 97,771 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

185/55-15HR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,384 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,621 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2010 74,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 41,610 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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BX54 DRV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DRV, 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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BX54 DRV is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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