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EG53 JKO

2004 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 JKO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,051 miles

Exhaust very corroded and weak on joints

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,949 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre worn edges and close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 2 Feb 2013 57,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

metal brake and fuel pipes starting to corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

metal brake and fuel pipes starting to corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,617 miles

exhaust system is corrroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front lower suspension arm balljoint rubber covers are loose but still prevent the ingress of dirt

engine radiator cooling fins are starting to corrode away

evidence of brake binding on the nearside front. Because of this the pads are wearing more than the offside. Further investigation is recommended

fuel tank breather appears to have been leaking

nearside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside front and both rear tyres are starting to crack on the outer sidewalls

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,511 miles

chip on windscreen near side.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 48,510 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

chip in windscreen on near side.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,688 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,831 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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EG53 JKO is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EG53 JKO, 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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EG53 JKO is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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