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CN04 CUW

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,814 mi
Last recorded126,814 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 CUW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 126,814 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front only just met requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe (in centre of car ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 wheel arch corroded -but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four wishbones / suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 126,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced LOWER OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front only just met requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe (in centre of car ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 wheel arch corroded -but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four wishbones / suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 120,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear running gear rusty

exh sys rusty

Pass 8 May 2017 114,278 miles

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

o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.

plastic head lamp lenses misting up.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush.

Fail 8 May 2017 114,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.

plastic head lamp lenses misting up.

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar D bush.

Pass 9 May 2016 104,627 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 104,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 95,551 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,826 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 87,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,882 miles

engine sump corroded and slightly leaking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhuast joint deteriating

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine sump corroded and slightly leaking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhuast joint deteriating

Pass 1 May 2012 73,466 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 73,466 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 64,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 64,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 54,495 miles

oil sump corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 54,495 miles

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,862 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,277 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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CN04 CUW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CN04 CUW, 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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CN04 CUW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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