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HJ54 UPM

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,595 mi
Last recorded53,595 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UPM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,595 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes under foot well area (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

Handbrake lever slightly high could do with adjustment soon

Fail 25 Sep 2023 53,595 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes under foot well area (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe and suspension components surface corrosion

Handbrake lever slightly high could do with adjustment soon

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 50,157 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 42,415 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 42,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,343 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,904 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 30,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 30,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,212 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 UPM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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