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MK07 XVU

2007 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Accent54,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 XVU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 141,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 140,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 127,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 102,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,972 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 75,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,715 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 61,714 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,760 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 38,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,924 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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MK07 XVU is a 2007 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 54,343 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 MK07 XVU, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK07 XVU registered?

MK07 XVU is a 2007 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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