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WU53 GVY

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,609 mi
Last recorded113,609 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 GVY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,213 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,038 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misted no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misted no image (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,442 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,439 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from cam cover area ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,023 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,747 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 83,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,665 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,302 miles

High Level Stop Light Not Working

N/S & O/S Rear Tyre Outer Sidewalls Deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,336 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,267 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,118 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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WU53 GVY is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU53 GVY, 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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WU53 GVY is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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