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RJ08 UDU

2008 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,962 mi
Last recorded48,962 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UDU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 48,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 45,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/R14 BUDGET (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 35,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 31,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,813 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,192 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE ON MINIMUM LEGAL DEPTH (4.1.E.1)

n/s front & both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 May 2016 23,687 miles

n/side front tyre is wearing on inside and outside and getting low

Pass 28 May 2015 20,602 miles

n/sidee front tyre wearing on inside and outside

o/side and n/side front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2015 20,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/sidee front tyre wearing on inside and outside

o/side and n/side front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,599 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 13,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 6,776 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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RJ08 UDU 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 RJ08 UDU, 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 RJ08 UDU registered?

RJ08 UDU is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RJ08 UDU safe to buy?

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