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GK05 VNZ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,534 mi
Last recorded88,534 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VNZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,005 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches and offside outer sill

Exhaust hanger corroded/weakened

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,939 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,648 miles

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,074 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,195 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,516 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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GK05 VNZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK05 VNZ, 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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GK05 VNZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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