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FV54 MZZ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,974 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe and rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,305 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,305 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,188 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components, and body

Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components, and body

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,625 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,955 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded front to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2016 43,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub to cylinder section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub to axle section (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers smearing screen

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,803 miles

N/S/Front tyre cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/Front tyre cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,842 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,156 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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FV54 MZZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FV54 MZZ, 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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FV54 MZZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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