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HG05 HLO

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,064 mi
Last recorded44,064 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HLO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 44,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 44,054 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 44,035 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack within 40mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 43,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 43,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 42,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 42,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 40,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,723 miles

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

parking brake travel requires attention/adjustment

Pass 25 May 2010 22,456 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 22,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 19,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 15,491 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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HG05 HLO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HG05 HLO, 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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HG05 HLO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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