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AE55 FZL

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,235 mi
Last recorded73,235 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FZL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside marked in yellow after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail mount bush coming away from mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (system corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close to limit advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wearing bald edges surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded pass at time (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sill pass and advice (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer wall perishing

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 65,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sill pass and advice (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer wall perishing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,369 miles

front brake discs corroided

Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,369 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroided

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,606 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,177 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,754 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,040 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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AE55 FZL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AE55 FZL, 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 21 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 FZL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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