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SL08 SMV

2008 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,694 mi
Last recorded52,694 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Accent51,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SMV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 33,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,478 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 28,478 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 28,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,128 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SL08 SMV 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 53.3%.

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 SL08 SMV, 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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SL08 SMV is a 2008 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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