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VX04 NMZ

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NMZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 53,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S and O/S outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp patterns weak

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,666 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 38,523 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,120 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack / perishing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 26,557 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 26,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,690 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,708 miles

unable to test off side rear seat belt due to child seat bieng fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2008 14,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 11,081 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 NMZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX04 NMZ, 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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What year was VX04 NMZ registered?

VX04 NMZ is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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