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GY05 KUV

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KUV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

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

Rear silencer rear mounting repaired with wire.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 137,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has just under 3mm tread depth left.

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

Rear silencer rear mounting repaired with wire.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,427 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,166 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rusted through

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit and tread wearing unevenly on inside. may cause a road noise.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre close to limit and tread wearing unevenly on inside. may cause a road noise.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 103,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

internal headlamp adjuster set to 0

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,346 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2014 84,346 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 70,403 miles

NSR tyre cracking and appears to be low on pressure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

internal headlight adjuster set to 0

oil on minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,403 miles

NSR tyre cracking and appears to be low on pressure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

internal headlight adjuster set to 0

oil on minimum

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,051 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,278 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,469 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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GY05 KUV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GY05 KUV, 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 GY05 KUV registered?

GY05 KUV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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