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AV55 LYF

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,818 mi
Last recorded67,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LYF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,818 miles

Front nearside/offside lower ball joint dust covers lower clips missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 67,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 67,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,300 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,449 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,603 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,778 miles

slight corrosion and leak to rear exhaust box slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2013 47,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,114 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,114 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,326 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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AV55 LYF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver 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 AV55 LYF, 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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What year was AV55 LYF registered?

AV55 LYF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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