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DU55 BXY

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,779 mi
Last recorded60,779 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BXY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,779 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,190 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre screw in outer treads not repairable ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,194 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper one out of two jets not working but cleaning screen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 49,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,953 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,410 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 37,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,283 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,647 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,617 miles

Advise minor/slight stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,703 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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DU55 BXY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU55 BXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 BXY registered?

DU55 BXY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DU55 BXY safe to buy?

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