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GV55 XMB

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,244 mi
Last recorded104,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XMB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,244 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

offside headlamp beam image slightly poor

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread deapth , worn stepped out of shape and wall perished

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread deapth and walls perished

both front tyres approx 3mm tread deapth

engine leaking oil

Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread deapth , worn stepped out of shape and wall perished

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread deapth and walls perished

both front tyres approx 3mm tread deapth

engine leaking oil

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,275 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,275 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,890 miles

Nearside Rear worn stepped tread

Offside Rear light cracking on sidewall

both number plates delaminating

brake pedal rubber worn through

cam cover seeping oil

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged over (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged over (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges bald and 2mm tread deapth

Nearside Rear worn stepped tread

Offside Front tyre worn nearly bald edges and 3mm tread deapth

Offside Rear light cracking on sidewall

both number plates delaminating

brake pedal rubber worn through

cam cover seeping oil

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip devise worn

centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connected

Fail 5 Nov 2016 83,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perished (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip devise worn

centre stop lamp not working cannot see if connected

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,553 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,860 miles

Child seat fitted to the N/S/R

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2014 63,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted to the N/S/R

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 54,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,828 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,847 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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GV55 XMB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV55 XMB, 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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GV55 XMB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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