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EK05 RUA

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,465 mi
Last recorded141,465 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RUA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2018 141,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 133,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,081 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,425 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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EK05 RUA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EK05 RUA, 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 EK05 RUA registered?

EK05 RUA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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