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WV54 KYB

2004 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,450 mi
Last recorded44,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 KYB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,450 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

odd wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

tyres over 20 yrs old fitted to nearside front and offside rear

Pass 10 Oct 2024 42,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted at time of test

various suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 39,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front odd (steel) wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front odd (steel) wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,758 miles

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

Nearside Front odd (steel) wheel fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,713 miles

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

Nearside Front odd steel wheel fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,644 miles

odd (steel) wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip failed (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 23,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,031 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 20,031 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,655 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,963 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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WV54 KYB 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 82.6%.

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 WV54 KYB, 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 WV54 KYB registered?

WV54 KYB is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 KYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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