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AV05 EKU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,709 mi
Last recorded114,709 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EKU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,938 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

front cv joint noisy on full lock

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,731 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 74,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,378 miles

both rear tyres perished / cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 23,616 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,616 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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AV05 EKU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 EKU, 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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AV05 EKU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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