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EJ04 XTA

2004 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,158 mi
Last recorded56,158 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XTA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,158 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished and cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,136 miles

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance between rear brakes

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,007 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper defects

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,007 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres worn on edges

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

rear wiper rubber incomplete

various body/bumper defects

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,859 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various body/bumper defects

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front tyres worn on edges and outer walls are in poor condition,offside worse - advise replacement soon

rear tyres worn on edges and severely perished

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

various body/bumper defects

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,537 miles

cargo area loaded

front pads in approx 2500 miles

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front and both rear tyres perished

outer wall of offside front tyre damaged

rear tyres worn on edges

un even rise and fall between rear brakes[23%]

various body/bumper defects

Fail 12 Jan 2013 33,537 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cargo area loaded

front pads in approx 2500 miles

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front and both rear tyres perished

outer wall of offside front tyre damaged

rear tyres worn on edges

various body/bumper defects

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 20,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,140 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 15,140 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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EJ04 XTA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ04 XTA, 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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What year was EJ04 XTA registered?

EJ04 XTA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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