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DG08 XKB

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,084 mi
Last recorded59,084 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XKB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,084 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 58,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,553 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,553 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,475 miles

scratch across windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2018 48,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

scratch across windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 43,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,399 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner egde of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner egde of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,577 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 18,577 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 5,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,324 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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DG08 XKB is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,792 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 DG08 XKB, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 XKB registered?

DG08 XKB is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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