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MK08 HXA

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,391 mi
Last recorded120,391 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HXA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner 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 14 Mar 2025 115,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 111,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 107,102 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 100,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,893 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,887 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,887 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,491 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 19,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,630 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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MK08 HXA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK08 HXA, 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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MK08 HXA is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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