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FJ05 GTU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,046 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 136,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 134,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 130,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 129,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,465 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 122,465 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,753 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,753 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 78,747 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 78,747 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,931 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FJ05 GTU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FJ05 GTU, 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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FJ05 GTU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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