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KS08 HZX

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 101,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,879 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,024 miles

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

power steering belt worn

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,842 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,106 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,484 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,445 miles

slight deterioration exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,869 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 HZX is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

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

Is KS08 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HZX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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