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EF08 FWE

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FWE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 65,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 63,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 56,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 51,812 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 49,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 35,377 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 32,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 32,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 28,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 22,039 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 17,617 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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EF08 FWE is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 FWE, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF08 FWE registered?

EF08 FWE is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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