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HN54 VJL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,517 mi
Last recorded135,517 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VJL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 135,517 miles

Rear some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 27 Mar 2019 135,517 miles

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

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

Rear some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,154 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 123,001 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2016 118,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,749 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 101,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,487 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to check spare wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,471 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,493 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 39,188 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HN54 VJL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN54 VJL, 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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HN54 VJL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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