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FH08 WUU

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 WUU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 123,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 123,293 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 112,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 99,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 99,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 85,091 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 74,595 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads on the limit

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2015 74,595 miles

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

front brake pads on the limit

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2014 62,583 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 62,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,071 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2012 40,663 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2011 29,888 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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FH08 WUU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,792 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 FH08 WUU, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH08 WUU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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