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GL05 MKX

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,206 mi
Last recorded17,206 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 17,206 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 17,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 16,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 16,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,027 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 16,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,855 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 15,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,119 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2017 13,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,775 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,589 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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GL05 MKX 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 86.4%.

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 GL05 MKX, 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 GL05 MKX registered?

GL05 MKX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 MKX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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