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HG54 FRU

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,258 mi
Last recorded68,258 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FRU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,258 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 12 Nov 2019 68,255 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,665 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 23 Oct 2018 66,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both head lamps starting to fade

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,472 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

both head lamps starting to fade

Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

both head lamps starting to fade

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,981 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector rail (7.2.3)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to split but not severe enough to warrant failure,replacement is strongly advised.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to split but not severe enough to warrant failure,replacement is strongly advised.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,797 miles

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

nearside front wing is damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,797 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wing is damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,538 miles

nearside front wing is damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front wing is damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 46,875 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sidewalls of both rear tyres badly perished (not deep enough to reach ply/cord)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sidewalls of both rear tyres badly perished (not deep enough to reach ply/cord)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sidewalls of both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,622 miles

outer side wall of both rear tyres are starting to perish very slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,071 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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HG54 FRU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG54 FRU, 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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HG54 FRU is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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