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KS08 HZW

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HZW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,300 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,300 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 21,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,084 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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KS08 HZW is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KS08 HZW, 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 KS08 HZW registered?

KS08 HZW is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KS08 HZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HZW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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