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DX04 TBU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 TBU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2017 98,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,060 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,422 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars 185/60/14

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,103 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to nsr wing assy lower area

nsf abs sensor not fitted correctly

slight roughness in both front wheels

spare missing

sump exessivly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 86,103 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to nsr wing assy lower area

nsf abs sensor not fitted correctly

slight roughness in both front wheels

spare missing

sump exessivly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 77,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's inner pad contact surface corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 77,304 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's inner pad contact surface corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 70,829 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc pad contact surface corroded n/s & o/s

Fail 6 May 2011 70,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc pad contact surface corroded n/s & o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,668 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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DX04 TBU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DX04 TBU, 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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DX04 TBU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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