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DG53 FET

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FET
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,602 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 64,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 64,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,885 miles

Rear exhaust joint weak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 45,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking Marked in yellow (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint weak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear exhaust joint weak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,851 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,971 miles

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

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

front power steering pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,597 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Brake Binding Slightly.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,668 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,938 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 22,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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DG53 FET is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG53 FET, 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 DG53 FET registered?

DG53 FET is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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