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EU55 FUM

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,904 mi
Last recorded76,904 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FUM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 76,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 30,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 15,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 14,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,349 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 14,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 13,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 12,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,943 miles

rear wiperblade rubber deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EU55 FUM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EU55 FUM, 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 EU55 FUM registered?

EU55 FUM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is EU55 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 FUM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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