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FL56 HHJ

2006 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,961 mi
Last recorded145,961 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HHJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 145,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2025 145,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,924 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake adjustment required

Fail 3 Oct 2024 132,924 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,983 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 104,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,690 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 102,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,849 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,473 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,765 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,166 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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FL56 HHJ is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,021 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 FL56 HHJ, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL56 HHJ is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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