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YV04 FHL

2004 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,285 mi
Last recorded152,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Accent52,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FHL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 152,285 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 152,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 145,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 145,596 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 140,998 miles

underbody and sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2016 134,999 miles

exhaust slightly blowing

o/s/f bottom suspension arm bush is worn

Pass 7 May 2015 127,975 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 May 2015 127,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 120,437 miles

bottom arm bushes worn , underbody corroded,

Pass 7 May 2013 113,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 113,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

engine lihgt on

Pass 21 May 2012 102,891 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Corrosion underbody and on components. Engine warning lamp lit. Handbrake travel.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 102,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

Corrosion underbody and on components. Engine warning lamp lit. Handbrake travel.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 93,252 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 93,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,522 miles

Engine MIL lit. Handbrake travel. Brake pedal rubber worn. Front discs corroded. Rear exhaust repaired.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,520 miles

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

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

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

Engine MIL lit. Handbrake travel. Brake pedal rubber worn. Front discs corroded. Rear exhaust repaired.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2008 55,153 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,884 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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YV04 FHL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YV04 FHL, 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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YV04 FHL is a 2004 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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