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EY05 UML

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UML
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 126,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,102 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,285 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 51,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,159 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,415 miles

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Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,255 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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EY05 UML is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY05 UML, 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 EY05 UML registered?

EY05 UML is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 UML shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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