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EU54 NZC

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,027 mi
Last recorded67,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 NZC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 67,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 67,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HUB (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 65,232 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH BADLY DETERIORATED (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,822 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH TARNISHED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,757 miles

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

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

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

OSF tyre 3mm inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake a little high

headlights cloudy

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,292 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 50,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,414 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES WORN

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,393 miles

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,393 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,754 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 9,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,695 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 NZC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZC, 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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EU54 NZC is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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