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DW55 SPW

2006 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,300 mi
Last recorded88,300 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 SPW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,298 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,945 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and flexy at the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and flexy at the wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,361 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2024 81,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability mounting pulled out (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,394 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH, NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (4mm 185/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,130 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,142 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls slightly to the left. Recommend further brake inspection. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls slightly to the left. Recommend further brake inspection. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition, but perform perfectly. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,604 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,000 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,064 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)

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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DW55 SPW is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DW55 SPW, 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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DW55 SPW is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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