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LN08 YCJ

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,439 mi
Last recorded73,439 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,439 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,757 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 67,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 63,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,185 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 59,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,472 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,747 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 43,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,973 miles

Front both side suspension lower arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,341 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,607 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished up excessivly.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished up excessivly.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,407 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 28,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake's showing quite alot imbalance.

nearside & offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perishe up quite alot.

nearside front brake disc's area oily.

offside front driveshaft boot leaking grease quite lot.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,234 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen & nearside blade rubber split.

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking slight.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre wall started to crack & perishe up.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,713 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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LN08 YCJ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN08 YCJ, 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 LN08 YCJ registered?

LN08 YCJ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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