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RA08 CZM

2008 Hyundai Accent

Black Gas bi-fuel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,368 mi
Last recorded151,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 CZM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 151,368 miles

Parking brake inbalanced limit just met

Pass 31 May 2023 148,085 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 148,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 146,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,246 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 136,706 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 136,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 123,945 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 123,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 109,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 74,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,781 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 59,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 44,055 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 29,174 miles

N/S/R brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,625 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,160 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 CZM is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RA08 CZM, 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 CZM registered?

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

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