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ET04 UBC

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 UBC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,985 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 69,792 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

general surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 59,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,578 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,578 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n.s.f washer jet aim needs correcting

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,659 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall badly split/perished , replacement recomended !

Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,659 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall badly split/perished , replacement recomended !

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,446 miles

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

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

nearside rear (185/60/14) Tyre is perished and starting to split (inside sidewall), Also has a cut to the cords but not of more than 25mm

offside rear (185/60/14) Tyre is perished and starting to split (outside sidewall)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,626 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight radial cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,690 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,040 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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ET04 UBC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET04 UBC, 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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ET04 UBC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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