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ET53 FKW

2004 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FKW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,417 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

accident damage various areas of body

Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,330 miles

Front Outer cracking on drive shaft boots.

Nearside indicator repeater light cover missing.

Offside Front Inner wear on tyre tread.

slight damage to rear n/s o/s bumper.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,879 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limits and starting to split on inner side wall

offside rear and nearside front tyre's splitting on inner side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,281 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front starting to split on inner side walls

Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres and offside front starting to split on inner side walls

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,622 miles

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

Slight damage to rear n/s o/s bumper.

Wear on o/s front outer tyre wall.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 39,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Slight damage to rear n/s o/s bumper.

Wear on o/s front outer tyre wall.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 37,030 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 32,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,926 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,075 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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ET53 FKW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET53 FKW, 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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ET53 FKW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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