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HT57 BWA

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BWA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,571 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,001 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,897 miles

bonnet safety catch siezing up - advise attention

headlight lenses poor

imbalance between rear brakes at 23 %

nearside rear light condensated

offside rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper split

slight binding at offside rear wheel

sump pan corroded and damp

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively - advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drive belt crakced/perished

engine oil level low

long travel on park brake lever

nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted - advise attention

Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,506 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively - advise attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drive belt crakced/perished

engine oil level low

long travel on park brake lever

nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted - advise attention

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,223 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high travel

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,889 miles

front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,192 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,647 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,201 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check.

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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HT57 BWA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,792 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 HT57 BWA, 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 18 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT57 BWA registered?

HT57 BWA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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