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EJ55 EXN

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,633 mi
Last recorded56,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EXN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 56,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 53,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 49,703 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,135 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 38,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 35,691 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,713 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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EJ55 EXN is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EJ55 EXN, 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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How do I check the history of EJ55 EXN?

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What year was EJ55 EXN registered?

EJ55 EXN is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EJ55 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 EXN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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