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DE05 FBD

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,849 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x exhaust hanger broken, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 37,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slow retracting.

Exhaust bracket snapped but still secure.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 37,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slow retracting.

Exhaust bracket snapped but still secure.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 29,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,272 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 8 May 2019 22,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,539 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2018 20,531 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 26 May 2017 17,846 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 16,125 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 14,010 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,954 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 11,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 9,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,270 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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DE05 FBD is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE05 FBD, 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 DE05 FBD registered?

DE05 FBD is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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