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EX55 VPL

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VPL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 86,405 miles

Engine covers

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,405 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,931 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,458 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,458 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/R14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,836 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,836 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,836 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 69,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,513 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,881 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,742 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,561 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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EX55 VPL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 VPL, 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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EX55 VPL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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