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W117 SYA

2004 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 SYA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 88,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside track rod cover worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 85,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and heavy cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 82,522 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 77,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,532 miles

both cv gaiters starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,880 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 49,280 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,280 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,088 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 26,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,918 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 15,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W117 SYA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W117 SYA, 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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W117 SYA is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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