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HN55 EHT

2005 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,262 mi
Last recorded78,262 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 EHT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,178 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,581 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on raised edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,493 miles

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

front tyres different size to the rear

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,422 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 26,969 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,969 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,605 miles

front brake pads half worn

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 17,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,327 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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HN55 EHT is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN55 EHT, 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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HN55 EHT is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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