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NU08 LXE

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LXE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 136,460 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,932 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,406 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,406 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 8 May 2019 79,484 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,903 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 38,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,249 miles

rusting to both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,019 miles

Condition of offside wiper blade

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

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

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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NU08 LXE is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU08 LXE, 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 NU08 LXE registered?

NU08 LXE is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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