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HJ54 OEP

2004 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,801 mi
Last recorded82,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OEP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 82,801 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,212 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 77,212 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,843 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,106 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,058 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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HJ54 OEP is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ54 OEP, 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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HJ54 OEP is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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