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AU55 XKN

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XKN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,665 miles

Rear REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Rear UNDER SILL CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,814 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 75,723 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS PLATE / SUBFRAME (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,348 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,348 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

many areas becoming corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

many areas becoming corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 54,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,418 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,043 miles

front brake discs partly corroded

oil leak engine sump

vehicle under side heavy surface corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2011 50,039 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs partly corroded

oil leak engine sump

vehicle under side heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,112 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,384 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,462 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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AU55 XKN is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AU55 XKN, 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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AU55 XKN is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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