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ET53 LUR

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LUR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condtion

wheels have caps fitted covering attachments

Fail 10 Oct 2013 85,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system in poor condtion

wheels have caps fitted covering attachments

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,447 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

underbody corrosion forming.

various body damage.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,444 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

front tyres 2-3mm uneven wear.

oil level low.

underbody corrosion forming.

various body damage.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 63,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brakes sticking slightly

rear brake pipes just acceptable

rear tyres slight runout

Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,411 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brakes sticking slightly

rear brake pipes just acceptable

rear tyres slight runout

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,805 miles

body damage.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,802 miles

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

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

body damage.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

both front tyres on legal limits

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,105 miles

all tyres cracks in tread

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs very poor condition(just acceptable)

rear tyres 2.5mm

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2007 16,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 14,284 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 LUR is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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