CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX04 XSJ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 XSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp lenses misting over

suspension components rusting

Fail 30 Nov 2019 98,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamp lenses misting over

suspension components rusting

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,890 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))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

front antiroll bar D bushes showing wear

front subframe rusting

fuel tank breather pipe cracking

headlamp lenses misting over

unable to check rear seats/belts

Fail 24 Nov 2018 96,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusting

front antiroll bar D bushes showing wear

front subframe rusting

fuel tank breather pipe cracking

headlamp lenses misting over

unable to check rear seats/belts

Pass 2 Dec 2017 94,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre getting worn

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusting

front antiroll bar D bushes showing wear

front number plate cracked

front subframe rusting

fuel tank breather pipes showing wear

headlamp lenses misting over

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,537 miles

brake pipes to n/s and o/s front brake hoses starting to rust

front brake pads getting worn

front brake pads getting worn

n/s and o/s rear brake cylinder pipes starting to rust

shock absorbers showing wear

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes to n/s and o/s front brake hoses starting to rust

front brake pads getting worn

front brake pads getting worn

n/s and o/s rear brake cylinder pipes starting to rust

shock absorbers showing wear

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,003 miles

front brake discs starting to rust on inner edges

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,588 miles

front brake pipes starting to rust

rear arm brake pipes starting to rust

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 22 Nov 2014 86,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pipes starting to rust

rear arm brake pipes starting to rust

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust sytem rusty

front tyres getting worn

n/s and o/s front brake pipes starting to rust

n/s and o/s rear cylinder brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,246 miles

exhaust sytem rusty

front tyres getting worn

n/s and o/s front brake pipes starting to rust

n/s and o/s rear cylinder brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,484 miles

Nearside front shock absorber seeping slightly.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 66,484 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber seeping slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

185/60/14/H

Both front tyres on 2mm.

Front brake discs worn thin.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,578 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
Full Hyundai Accent reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX04 XSJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 DX04 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX04 XSJ?

You can check the full history of DX04 XSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX04 XSJ registered?

DX04 XSJ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DX04 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 XSJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX04 XSJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX04 XSJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.