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RA08 CZB

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,407 mi
Last recorded71,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 CZB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 71,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 60,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,420 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,133 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 51,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,697 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,697 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 48,544 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 48,544 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,586 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,785 miles

slight leak n/s/r shocker

surface corrosion sump

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,928 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,849 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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RA08 CZB is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA08 CZB, 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 RA08 CZB registered?

RA08 CZB is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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