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VX04 HBF

2004 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HBF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 142,219 miles

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,503 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 123,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,786 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,121 miles

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

advise front discs inside edgesshowing signs of deteriation.

engine light on.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,972 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,088 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,991 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,222 miles

front discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre slight cut in outer wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,730 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight cut in outer wall.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 35,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,043 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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VX04 HBF is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VX04 HBF, 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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VX04 HBF is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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