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AV55 LYH

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,073 mi
Last recorded42,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,936 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 41,269 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,107 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 35,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 33,338 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,970 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,121 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,376 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 LYH is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 LYH registered?

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

Is AV55 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 LYH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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