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BG05 BYF

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BYF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,896 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lamps deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 10 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lamps deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

rear tyres cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

rear tyres cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 61,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear centre red light inoperative

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,276 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear centre red light inoperative

Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008

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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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BG05 BYF 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 BG05 BYF, 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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BG05 BYF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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