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EK04 JOH

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 JOH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot has slight leakage of grease

Rear washer not working

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot has slight leakage of grease

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear washer not working

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 93,310 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 93,310 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 87,564 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 87,564 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 85,160 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,155 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 82,682 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 3 May 2014 80,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,847 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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EK04 JOH is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EK04 JOH, 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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EK04 JOH is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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