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EA07 YAF

2007 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,504 mi
Last recorded142,504 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Accent54,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 YAF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 142,503 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,187 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL GONE THROUGH (MARKED) & INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill corroded but not gone through yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside front and offside front x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,066 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear Lamp unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 125,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 185/65/14 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 125,445 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 185/65/14 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 123,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,824 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower damage to light lense

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,824 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower damage to light lense

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,113 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,564 miles

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 29 Mar 2014 84,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,238 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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EA07 YAF is a 2007 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 54,343 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 EA07 YAF, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA07 YAF is a 2007 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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