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BN56 UVK

2006 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 UVK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 127,660 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

signs of general surface rust/corrosion to components

Fail 29 Sep 2025 127,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

signs of general surface rust/corrosion to components

Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,912 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,898 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,862 miles

Central Front Flexi Pipe Poor Condition

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Surface Less Than 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Flexi Pipe Poor Condition

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,075 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe has deteriorated separating

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,204 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,203 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,071 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 49,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 49,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread/poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,684 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 42,684 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,106 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,161 miles

offside mirror unit loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,714 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 31,714 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,237 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre side walls deterioating (splitting/cracking).

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,155 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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BN56 UVK is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,021 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 BN56 UVK, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN56 UVK is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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