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EX05 XMS

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,131 mi
Last recorded67,131 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XMS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake a little high

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle inc arms ,springs ,sills, + hubs

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 62,931 miles

Front front tyres very perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

identification plate missing front dash appears to have been removed

Fail 15 Nov 2018 62,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front front tyres very perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

identification plate missing front dash appears to have been removed

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,311 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc lipped

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

centre caps fitted retainers not checked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 56,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre caps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake pads wearing low

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 52,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both [not working] (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre rear stop lamp not working/disconnected?

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,660 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 XMS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

EX05 XMS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is EX05 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 XMS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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