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EK55 CZR

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,933 mi
Last recorded53,933 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 CZR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,933 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 53,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 44,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,341 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 39,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,756 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 28,650 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 28,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,548 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,366 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 12,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,380 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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EK55 CZR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK55 CZR, 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 EK55 CZR registered?

EK55 CZR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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