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SP04 HTL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,674 mi
Last recorded104,674 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged abs wiring rubbing on brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @back of front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. @back of front cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded marked with chalk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose corroded marked with chalk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped but outside zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

both front head lights have poor beam pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,742 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,655 miles

n/s/f strut unit slighly damp

o/s/r strut unit slightly damp

Pass 30 May 2014 73,591 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 73,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,998 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,558 miles

Sump porous

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,995 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 130,965 miles

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

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 HTL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc 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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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