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EK05 YLU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YLU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,357 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 YLU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK05 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

Is EK05 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 YLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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