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YN54 UKM

2004 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 UKM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,318 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 76,317 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,622 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 67,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,694 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake backing plates slightly corroded nearside and offside

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion on rear arches

Fail 9 Sep 2016 27,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion on rear arches

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,959 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,703 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,205 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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YN54 UKM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN54 UKM, 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 YN54 UKM registered?

YN54 UKM is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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