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Hyundai Accent

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,499 cc

V708 DFAMOT history

V708 DFA is a yellow petrol Hyundai Accent first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
96,179 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Accent
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 DFA was last recorded at 96,179 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2007: 43,538 miles, lower than 411,149 miles on 6 Oct 2006.
  • 6 Oct 2009: 45,883 miles, lower than 439,491 miles on 8 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,136 miles · 7 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
43 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,179 miles
  • 2022 – 93,005 miles
  • 2021 – 91,659 miles
  • 2020 – 90,863 miles
  • 2019 – 89,512 miles
  • 2018 – 88,390 miles
  • 2017 – 85,326 miles
  • 2016 – 79,321 miles
  • 2014 – 64,372 miles
  • 2013 – 57,127 miles
  • 2012 – 49,773 miles
  • 2010 – 47,517 miles
  • 2009 – 45,883 miles
  • 2008 – 439,491 miles
  • 2007 – 43,538 miles
  • 2006 – 411,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,179 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,179 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    784512632965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,136 miles (+3,131)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    455744993673
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,005 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,005 miles
    Test number
    975310279289
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail93,003 miles (+1,344)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,003 miles
    Test number
    986307105803
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S,N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass91,659 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,659 miles
    Test number
    921511560022
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,659 miles (+796)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,659 miles
    Test number
    733363137369
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLES & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    679349718590
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail90,863 miles (+1,351)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,863 miles
    Test number
    101410573578
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    417616605152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,512 miles (+1,122)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,512 miles
    Test number
    506665584003
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S OUTER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S,N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    289497331868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,390 miles (+3,064)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,390 miles
    Test number
    699546563904
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed & corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass85,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    398260704005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail85,316 miles (+5,995)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,316 miles
    Test number
    604781487281
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass79,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    154407365106
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail79,321 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    543919958102
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    957844885099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206762585045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass64,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    205506464097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail64,372 miles (+7,245)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    719195464039
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,127 miles (+7,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    149620483085
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,773 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    226180482043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteFront wheels slight binding.

  23. Fail49,773 miles (+2,256)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    418760682017
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteFront wheels slight binding.

  24. Pass47,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    890792880247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail47,517 miles (+1,634)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    321881580299
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass45,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    321869379497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,883 miles (-393,608)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    484149079208
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass439,491 miles (+395,953)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    439,491 miles
    Test number
    541352188267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,538 miles (-367,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    523053187233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass411,149 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    411,149 miles
    Test number
    904819076248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V708 DFA

Does V708 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 DFA expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 DFA?
The MOT on V708 DFA expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 DFA done?
V708 DFA was recorded at 96,179 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023.
Has V708 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 DFA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V708 DFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V708 DFA find?
V708 DFA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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