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SP04 FHL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FHL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,569 miles

NEAR SIDE SILL WELDED AND SEALED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 68,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 54,060 miles

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

all steel brake pipes coated in protective grease

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,060 miles

all steel brake pipes coated in protective grease

Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,204 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,050 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 26,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,211 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 18,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FHL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 FHL, 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 FHL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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