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EU54 NVW

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 NVW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [flexi=pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both tyres cracks to tread area.

Fail 6 Mar 2026 74,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [flexi=pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both tyres cracks to tread area.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 71,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,670 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,389 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,871 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 47,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 39,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,816 miles

advise both front tyres low tread

Fail 1 Oct 2011 27,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,944 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,541 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,460 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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EU54 NVW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EU54 NVW, 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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What year was EU54 NVW registered?

EU54 NVW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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