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EX05 VKT

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,652 mi
Last recorded79,652 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VKT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,285 miles

Both outer cv boots badly perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer cv boots badly perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,207 miles

Both outer cv boots badly perished

Nearside Front Inner cv boot 'wet' with grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 67,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer cv boots badly perished

Nearside Front Inner cv boot 'wet' with grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,474 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,457 miles

Emissions not tested broken tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,307 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,307 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,174 miles

Exhaust system corroded. O. K at time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,735 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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EX05 VKT is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX05 VKT, 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 EX05 VKT registered?

EX05 VKT is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VKT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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