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KA57 DCU

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 DCU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,381 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,232 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack inner joints have play

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,612 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

osf wiper blade edge split away

Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

osf wiper blade edge split away

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,366 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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KA57 DCU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KA57 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA57 DCU registered?

KA57 DCU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is KA57 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA57 DCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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