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PF57 XLZ

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,107 mi
Last recorded47,107 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 XLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 47,107 miles

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

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

both front light unit lens covers, are starting to mist up and deteriorate.

some damage to body panels and rear n/s lamp

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack, and deteriorate,

surface rust on exhaust, system sub frames, steering suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,765 miles

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

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

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

both light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some damage to body panels and rear n/s lamp

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 17 Oct 2024 44,759 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle is missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

both light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

some damage to body panels and rear n/s lamp

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 23 Oct 2023 42,313 miles

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

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

some damage to rear n/s body panels and lamp

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,965 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,401 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

front n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,065 miles

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre just starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on ehxaust system

Fail 19 Apr 2021 37,065 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/sn/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre just starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on ehxaust system

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,541 miles

o/s rear tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 22 Jul 2020 36,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2019 35,559 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,923 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 14,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 9,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 5,348 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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PF57 XLZ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF57 XLZ, 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 PF57 XLZ registered?

PF57 XLZ is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is PF57 XLZ safe to buy?

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