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VU04 AFF

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,397 mi
Last recorded93,397 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AFF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2021 93,397 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,629 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,478 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn slightly

Both front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Brake pads not easily visible

Front number plate deteriorating

High level stop lamp not working, it is assumed to be disconnected

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

Offside track rod end boot deteriorating with a slight leak of grease

Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front anti roll bar links worn slightly

Both front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots deteriorating

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Brake pads not easily visible

Front number plate deteriorating

High level stop lamp not working, it is assumed to be disconnected

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

Offside track rod end boot deteriorating with a slight leak of grease

Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in grommet area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front number plate damaged

front subframe rearward bushes worn

slight wear offside front antiroll bar "D" bush

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,638 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE FADING

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR/CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PASDS ARE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO PLATE

Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. ROTATION INCORRECT (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGER BROKEN (7.1.1)

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE FADING

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR/CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PASDS ARE NEAR WEAR LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNEVEN WEAR AND NEAR WEAR LIMIT

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO PLATE

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,668 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,751 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,751 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,053 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,714 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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VU04 AFF is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU04 AFF, 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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VU04 AFF is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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