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NV08 PBZ

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 PBZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 93,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 88,752 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 88,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,872 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 62,872 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear discs pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,619 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front and rear brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 40,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,862 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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NV08 PBZ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV08 PBZ, 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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NV08 PBZ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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