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ML09 VAE

2009 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Hyundai Accent35,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 VAE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 111,423 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 111,423 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 100,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 90,346 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 90,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,723 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,678 miles

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Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,151 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,156 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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ML09 VAE is a 2009 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,370 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 ML09 VAE, 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 17 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML09 VAE is a 2009 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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