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FX08 XJY

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XJY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 123,483 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 122,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,138 miles

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

oil leak from sump, low oil level

Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,138 miles

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

Headlight plastic units outers are fading, aim only just within limit

oil leak from sump, low oil level

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,684 miles

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

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both handbrakes are grabbing when applied

Sump area oily, damp and corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (Deep cuts) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (Deep cuts) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both handbrakes are grabbing when applied

Sump area oily, damp and corroded

Pass 19 May 2020 93,040 miles

Both front to rear brakepipes corroded (clip securing areas )

Fail 18 May 2020 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brakepipes corroded (clip securing areas )

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 91,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,532 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inside edge

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,969 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,024 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)

both front tyres very low on inner edges,may need adjustment or repair?

Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,801 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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FX08 XJY is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX08 XJY, 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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FX08 XJY is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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