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HG54 RWO

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,253 mi
Last recorded72,253 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 RWO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn - Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 72,242 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn - Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,584 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,584 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,540 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 63,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,734 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,141 miles

both front tyres on 3mm only and perishing all round

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 49,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,181 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,239 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,181 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,660 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,011 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,083 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 RWO is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWO, 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 RWO is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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