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DX53 NEU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,184 mi
Last recorded140,184 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 NEU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 140,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 140,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,788 miles

child seats fitted to rear at time of test not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly covered by a sicker (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

child seats fitted to rear at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,695 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,927 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,843 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracking

offside rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 58,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,706 miles

Advise front number plate slightly faded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 48,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise front number plate slightly faded

Advise nearside front shocker leaking slight.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,125 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,094 miles

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

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

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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DX53 NEU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX53 NEU, 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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DX53 NEU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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