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EK05 YLP

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,898 mi
Last recorded65,898 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YLP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,898 miles

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

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 65,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 90 % worn (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge wear both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,025 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished, appear to be original fitment

Fail 29 Dec 2015 26,025 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres perished, appear to be original fitment

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,736 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,315 miles

horn not quite as loud as it could be

Fail 31 Mar 2011 16,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

horn not quite as loud as it could be

Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

horn volume appears to be low

stickers on front and rear number plates

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn volume appears to be low

stickers on front and rear number plates

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,485 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 YLP is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLP, 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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EK05 YLP is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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