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HJ05 YGX

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,249 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,333 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 91,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,685 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,890 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 60,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,279 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,722 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 YGX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ05 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

HJ05 YGX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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