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EY55 WLC

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 WLC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,411 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 46,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,023 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn Bald on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2019 38,022 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle Biased to nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front tyres worn Bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,152 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 28,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,534 miles

Front number plate lightly damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Fail 3 Oct 2016 19,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front number plate lightly damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 8,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 8,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,913 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,668 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,997 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 5,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,802 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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EY55 WLC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY55 WLC, 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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EY55 WLC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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