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HD54 VAX

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VAX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 142,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,123 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,619 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,498 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,498 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,936 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,936 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,034 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen wiper switch is incomplete but does not affect the opperation of the wipers

Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,858 miles

E,M,L on dash when engine running

Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,298 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,105 miles

offside headlamp remote adjust motor disconnected

Fail 1 Feb 2011 61,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp remote adjust motor disconnected

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,586 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)

offside wiper blade starting to tear

third stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 27,287 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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HD54 VAX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD54 VAX, 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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HD54 VAX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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