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EJ55 HLG

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HLG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,494 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,952 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 84,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,951 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,951 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,298 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,812 miles

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

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 HLG is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue 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 EJ55 HLG, 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 EJ55 HLG registered?

EJ55 HLG is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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