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NU08 RZN

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,578 mi
Last recorded136,578 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 136,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 130,246 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint split pin corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 130,246 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint split pin corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 130,140 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint split pin corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 121,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 111,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 98,733 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 98,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,498 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,928 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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NU08 RZN is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU08 RZN, 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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NU08 RZN is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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