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BN55 XMU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,914 mi
Last recorded70,914 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XMU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 70,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 69,555 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,763 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,174 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,943 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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BN55 XMU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 BN55 XMU, 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 BN55 XMU registered?

BN55 XMU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 XMU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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