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EG04 XEL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 XEL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,070 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,391 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres damage to side wall no cords exposed

both sides outer sills have been repaired previously

complete exhaust rusty

front fogs on all the time with front lights unable to turn off

sump pan very rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres damage to side wall no cords exposed

both sides outer sills have been repaired previously

complete exhaust rusty

front fogs on all the time with front lights unable to turn off

sump pan very rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,344 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 78,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorsill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorsill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

poor pattern to offside headlight.

unable to turn off front foglights.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,515 miles

offside rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fluid residue around offside rear brake

offside rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,211 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,161 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,996 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner surface

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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EG04 XEL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EG04 XEL, 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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EG04 XEL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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