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SH08 CXM

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CXM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,154 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Clutch fluid level on minimum

Front discs and pads worn low

Headlight beam patterns barely visible

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level very low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake and clutch fluid levels low

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake pads look low

Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake and clutch fluid levels low

front brake discs and pads worn

oil not not even on the dipstick

rear brake pads look low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,107 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 72,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,436 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads worn low

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake application slight uneven

No oil showing on dipstick

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,753 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 35,753 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 29,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 17,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 8,492 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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SH08 CXM is a 2008 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH08 CXM, 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 SH08 CXM registered?

SH08 CXM is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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