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KP08 SZV

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,171 mi
Last recorded136,171 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 SZV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,171 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,568 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,506 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,506 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,453 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,595 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,654 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,758 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front noise coming from wheel bearing area when spinning wheel adivse further investigation

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,375 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,247 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner egde

nearside windscreen washers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,802 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 6 Mar 2014 44,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,618 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KP08 SZV is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP08 SZV, 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 KP08 SZV registered?

KP08 SZV is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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