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SL57 FVT

2007 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,517 mi
Last recorded121,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Hyundai Accent54,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FVT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2020 121,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,221 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate badly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,970 miles

exhaust slighty corroeded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,970 miles

exhaust slighty corroeded

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,474 miles

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

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

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 20 Jul 2016 82,269 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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 5 Aug 2015 67,944 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both strut top bearing slighty tight

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both strut top bearing slighty tight

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,827 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,626 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,100 miles

n/s/f front wish bone bush starting to perish

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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SL57 FVT is a 2007 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 54,343 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 SL57 FVT, 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 19 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL57 FVT is a 2007 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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