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GV06 WFU

2006 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 WFU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,221 miles

Nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

knock from steering rack area

no headlamp adjustment switch present

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

knock from steering rack area

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,239 miles

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

Nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no headlamp adjustment control present

Fail 14 Oct 2024 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 78,635 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 78,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 70,307 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering slightly 'stiff'

Fail 1 Nov 2021 62,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering slightly 'stiff'

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 54,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake discs corroded

centre seat belt deteriorating

parking brake grabs

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched tight on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake discs corroded

centre seat belt deteriorating

parking brake grabs

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

indicator repeater lamp faded

offside mirror slightly loose

Fail 2 Aug 2019 54,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 54,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,408 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 46,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads worn inner pads possibly worn low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,978 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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GV06 WFU is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV06 WFU, 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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GV06 WFU is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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