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DE09 NLT

2009 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,456 mi
Last recorded29,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Accent35,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 NLT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

various steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,389 miles

various suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 28,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,109 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 28,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished On Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,094 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 26,702 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear outer sill - inner wheel arches corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded - covered in sealant

Fail 20 Oct 2020 26,700 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower arm bolt (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear outer sill - inner wheel arches corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded - covered in sealant

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to various places

Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished and close to limit ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,656 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 24,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 23,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 23,224 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 8,649 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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DE09 NLT is a 2009 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,370 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 DE09 NLT, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE09 NLT is a 2009 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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