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EY53 GBX

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,210 mi
Last recorded71,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GBX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,210 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing BOTH NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,622 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 61,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,485 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 59,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 55,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015
Fail 11 Jan 2014 504,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 504,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,472 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 21 Jan 2012 28,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,136 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,064 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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EY53 GBX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc 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 EY53 GBX, 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 EY53 GBX registered?

EY53 GBX is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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