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PE58 BZU

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,579 mi
Last recorded169,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 BZU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 169,579 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wheels damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2022 169,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front wheels damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2021 165,699 miles

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

both front wheels damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2020 165,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 155,986 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 155,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 146,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 146,491 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 137,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 26 May 2017 137,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2015 121,996 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,974 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 104,947 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,307 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,859 miles

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,859 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

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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PE58 BZU 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 52.6%.

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 PE58 BZU, 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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PE58 BZU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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