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DY55 UXW

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UXW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15v (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear outer sill rusty

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,174 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside front brake excessively binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,075 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,991 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,932 miles

high level brake light disconected

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,992 miles

offside and nearside front tyres feathered on edges/ both front discs have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2010 31,992 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front tyres feathered on edges/ both front discs have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,982 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Sep 2008 23,760 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

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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DY55 UXW is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 UXW, 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 DY55 UXW registered?

DY55 UXW is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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