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SP04 BYW

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 BYW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,965 miles

Offside Wing corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,901 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded at box

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,323 miles

Central exhaust flange and hanger corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side walls cracked

Offside Rear tyre outer side walls cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,515 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at centre and rear joints

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded at centre and rear joints

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,466 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 23,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,488 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 BYW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SP04 BYW, 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 BYW is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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