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SP04 BXZ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 BXZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,963 miles

em light indicates a fault

front cradle n/s/f suspension arm rear suspension arm o/s/r outer sill and both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,216 miles

all rear suspension arms corroded

em light indicates a fault

front cradle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,481 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear brakes binding.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside front and rear brakes binding.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,468 miles

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

n/s/f tyre spliting

Pass 3 May 2013 43,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exaust/feul tank straps rusty

front n/s tyre starting to split sidewalls

sump corroded leaking

Fail 2 May 2013 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exaust/feul tank straps rusty

front n/s tyre starting to split sidewalls

sump corroded leaking

Pass 8 May 2012 40,100 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 40,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2010 30,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 30,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,661 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 23,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 17,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,578 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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SP04 BXZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,039 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 SP04 BXZ, 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 22 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP04 BXZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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