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HJ05 NHC

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,570 mi
Last recorded58,570 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NHC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,188 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion on front sub frame

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 53,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 49,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective both lower mounts have deteriorated bushes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 46,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective both lower mounts have deteriorated bushes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,772 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 45,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,734 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 43,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 38,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,134 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,134 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,915 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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HJ05 NHC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HJ05 NHC, 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 HJ05 NHC registered?

HJ05 NHC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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