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BN55 XMY

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,748 mi
Last recorded77,748 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XMY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,799 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,382 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 54,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main + from flexy hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,607 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 51,596 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 50,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,615 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,615 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Offside rear tyre has age related perishing, MY2005

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,847 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 25,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,466 miles

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,781 miles

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

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 XMY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

BN55 XMY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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