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HJ05 OCB

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,970 mi
Last recorded121,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OCB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear,and 3.5mm tread depths in areas

clutch pedal anti-slip is not fitted on the pedal

offside front tyre worn shoulders,and 2mm tread depth in areas

oil level low,though enouigh to conduct the test

service brake pedal anti-slip is worn through in an area,though still secure and serviceable at time of inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,970 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

areas of exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear,and 3.5mm tread depths in areas

clutch pedal anti-slip is not fitted on the pedal

offside front tyre worn shoulders,and 2mm tread depth in areas

oil level low,though enouigh to conduct the test

service brake pedal anti-slip is worn through in an area,though still secure and serviceable at time of inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

service brake pedal asnti-slip rubber vworn in an area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

service brake pedal asnti-slip rubber vworn in an area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber detatched

engine M.I.L light lit on dashboard

Fail 28 Jan 2011 89,626 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber detatched

engine M.I.L light lit on dashboard

Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front brake discs corroded on lips

neareside front tyre 2mm tread depth at lowest point and worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on shoulders,and 3mm tread depth

Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides front brake discs corroded on lips

neareside front tyre 2mm tread depth at lowest point and worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on shoulders,and 3mm tread depth

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,195 miles

both rear tyres surface cracking,2mm tread depths in areas and wearing uneven

nearside rear seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres surface cracking,2mm tread depths in areas and wearing uneven

nearside rear seat belt becoming slow to fully retract

Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,586 miles

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

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

wiper switch incomplete

Fail 19 Jan 2008 32,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

wiper switch incomplete

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 OCB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OCB, 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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HJ05 OCB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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