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AO55 EJK

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,529 mi
Last recorded50,529 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EJK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,529 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 47,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,016 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 46,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO LITTLE BIT NOISY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 41,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO LITTLE BIT NOISY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,439 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,855 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension components and arm slight corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,921 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,284 miles

Front offside and nearside front tyres wall slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all metal brake pipes greased

offside and nearside front tyres side walls slightly perhed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres side walls perished

brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres side walls perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,203 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,704 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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AO55 EJK is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 EJK, 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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AO55 EJK is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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