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EF54 ZSL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,038 mi
Last recorded76,038 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZSL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,038 miles

n/s/f c/v gaiter perished

underside rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2018 76,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

brake discs rusty

brake pedal travel

n/s/f c/v gaiter perished

underside rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot lose of grease,

Offside Front seat belt frayed (slight )

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot lose of grease,

Offside Front seat belt frayed (slight )

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,891 miles

Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides,also o/s/f inner slight lose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 65,891 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides,also o/s/f inner slight lose of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,939 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to both front wings

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wings damaged

exhaust corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,925 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to both front wings and front bumper

engine sump corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 28,519 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front wing damaged

slight wear both front brake disc`s

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 13,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,027 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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EF54 ZSL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EF54 ZSL, 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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EF54 ZSL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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