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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,341 cc

L70 DADMOT history

L70 DAD is a red petrol Hyundai Accent first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
120,981 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Accent
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,341 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DAD was last recorded at 120,981 miles on 14 May 2026, 6,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,851 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,130 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,981 miles
  • 2025 – 114,851 miles
  • 2024 – 105,470 miles
  • 2023 – 97,367 miles
  • 2022 – 88,264 miles
  • 2021 – 76,706 miles
  • 2020 – 64,165 miles
  • 2019 – 54,366 miles
  • 2018 – 52,459 miles
  • 2017 – 50,527 miles
  • 2016 – 48,116 miles
  • 2015 – 44,340 miles
  • 2014 – 41,714 miles
  • 2013 – 37,954 miles
  • 2012 – 32,371 miles
  • 2011 – 30,069 miles
  • 2010 – 28,221 miles
  • 2009 – 25,555 miles
  • 2008 – 23,050 miles
  • 2007 – 20,600 miles
  • 2006 – 16,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,981 miles (+6,130)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,981 miles
    Test number
    790484223106
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass114,851 miles (+9,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    169367820336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,470 miles (+8,103)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    835928757769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,367 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    688776467243
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,367 miles (+9,103)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,367 miles
    Test number
    280410329986
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,264 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    249748250586
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,262 miles (+11,556)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    196577091490
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,706 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    770428363134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,704 miles (+12,539)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    295484337443
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    965354070920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail64,165 miles (+9,799)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,165 miles
    Test number
    890738644878
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,366 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    761442522939
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail54,366 miles (+1,907)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    204692305630
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass52,459 miles (+1,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,459 miles
    Test number
    652414242967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass50,527 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    554124471872
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass48,116 miles (+3,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    716535696080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass44,340 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,340 miles
    Test number
    207480255418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,714 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,714 miles
    Test number
    526498154174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,954 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    639098353143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,371 miles (+2,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,371 miles
    Test number
    426358752110
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side wall cracking.

  21. Pass30,069 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,069 miles
    Test number
    929184761140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,221 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,221 miles
    Test number
    292285860152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,555 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    260873569130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,050 miles
    Test number
    154362568147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail23,050 miles (+2,450)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,050 miles
    Test number
    203382968100
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass20,600 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    271214367498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,659 miles
    Test number
    731401966157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DAD

Does L70 DAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 DAD is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 DAD?
The MOT on L70 DAD is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 DAD done?
L70 DAD was recorded at 120,981 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has L70 DAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DAD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 DAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L70 DAD find?
L70 DAD passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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