2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE and SEL

The auction record lists this 2020 Hyundai Accent as having a salvage certificate, with “FRONT END” recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports this primary-damage classification; however, the salvage-certificate status itself cannot be confirmed from the photographs alone. The main damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has a pronounced crease, a raised and uneven front edge, and a jagged split in the finish near the left-front area. The front bumper cover, grille-facing trim, and lower front fascia are missing or broken. The bumper reinforcement, radiator-area components, mounting brackets, wiring, and other front-end parts are consequently exposed. The left-front bumper corner is also absent, with broken plastic and exposed mounting hardware around the headlamp and wheel-opening area. The available findings do not establish the condition of the underlying structural, cooling, lighting, restraint, or mechanical components. A comprehensive inspection is recommended before purchase, including checks of the front structure, radiator and cooling system, wiring, headlamps, hood alignment and latching, airbag and seat-belt systems, suspension, steering, and wheel alignment. At the rear, multiple light scrape and scuff marks are visible on the lower left rear bumper and adjacent quarter panel. The left rear tire has frayed material and exposed cord-like strands around the lower sidewall and tread edge. This is severe tire damage and the tire should be replaced before the vehicle is driven. VIN decoding identifies the vehicle as a 2020 Hyundai Accent sedan manufactured by Kia Motors Mexico in Mexico. It is equipped with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine and direct tire-pressure monitoring. The decoded safety equipment includes front, side, and curtain airbags. The VIN data does not specify the drivetrain or transmission. NHTSA recall records include recall 21V619000, concerning a trunk latch that may prevent the trunk from being opened from inside the vehicle. The listed remedy is replacement of the trunk latch base. The vehicle is also covered by front seat-belt pretensioner recall 22V354000, which replaced earlier related recalls 22V069000 and 22V218000. The listed remedy is to secure the front seat-belt pretensioners with a cap. Recall completion should be verified with Hyundai or an authorised dealer using the vehicle identification number before purchase.