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FH53 AFE

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AFE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 71,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,774 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on back box

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 64,759 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust support brackets broken off exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust system very corroded

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

rear exhaust mount missimg

Fail 28 Jun 2015 58,599 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount missimg

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust system very corroded

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

offside front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,709 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,632 miles

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

The O S R Tyre is starting to crack 185/55 R15 82 h

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,101 miles

both bottom ball joint covers split ,front.

front pads on limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,963 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre perished will require attention soon

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,810 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,797 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,830 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm

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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FH53 AFE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue 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 FH53 AFE, 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 FH53 AFE registered?

FH53 AFE is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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