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DX54 BUU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,013 mi
Last recorded42,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 BUU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 42,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear n/s o/s tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,675 miles

Damage to f/n/s bumper, doors, sill rear wheel arch and rear bumper.

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,675 miles

Damage to f/n/s bumper, doors, sill rear wheel arch and rear bumper.

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,045 miles

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2017 36,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,722 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass obscured

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

Nearside all body panels damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2016 34,722 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass obscured

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

Nearside all body panels damaged

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,367 miles

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

n/s door mirorr glass damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,176 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to n/s wing

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to n/s wing

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,398 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,337 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,011 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,498 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,498 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,001 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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DX54 BUU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX54 BUU, 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 DX54 BUU registered?

DX54 BUU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is DX54 BUU safe to buy?

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