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EP04 USE

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,424 mi
Last recorded56,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 USE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 56,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 24 Jun 2023 49,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 46,409 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,326 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe has corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

corrosion front subframe , front and rear suspension parts

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator is bent back

oil cooler pipe in front of radiator very rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,439 miles

corrosion front subframe , front and rear suspension parts

slight bind o/s/f brake

wear indicator on n/s/f brake pad is bent back

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,785 miles

corrosion on the front subframe

wear indicator on n/s/f brake pad is bent back

Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,831 miles

n/s/f brake pad metal warning clip bent back

surface rust front subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2018 40,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake pad metal warning clip bent back

surface rust front subframe

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,176 miles

both front cv boots perished

front subframe rusty

n/s/f inner brake pad warning indicator has been bent back

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,173 miles

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

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

both front cv boots perished

front subframe rusty

n/s/f inner brake pad warning indicator has been bent back

o/s headlight pattern poor

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,400 miles

front subframe rusty

n/s/f inner brake pad wear bar is bent back

slight perishing on both outer cv boots

Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front subframe rusty

n/s/f inner brake pad wear bar is bent back

slight perishing on both outer cv boots

Pass 31 Dec 2014 37,714 miles

poor patern o/s headlight

Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front inner brake pads possibly low recommend wheels off to check

n/s/f brake back plate is rubbing the disc

poor patern o/s headlight

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,078 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 25,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s headlamp lower mounting broken.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlamp lower mounting broken.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,532 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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EP04 USE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EP04 USE, 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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EP04 USE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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