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PL08 CXG

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CXG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,110 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,922 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front anti roll link ball boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,911 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats in rear

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front fog lamp in op

both headlights opaque

Fail 19 Jul 2024 60,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats in rear

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front fog lamp in op

both headlights opaque

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,720 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 42,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,568 miles

Both rear tyres to perished on the outer walls.

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,134 miles

Non standard mounting used to secure battery battery is secure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 1,942 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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PL08 CXG is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PL08 CXG, 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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PL08 CXG is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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