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HN55 EHX

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 EHX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 78,068 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coil springs corroding still structurally ok (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle of steering and suspension front and rear

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear coil springs corroding still structurally ok (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle of steering and suspension front and rear

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 65,692 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,262 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 49,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear cracking in tread 185/55/15

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,072 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

obstruction removed

rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,064 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

obstruction removed

rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slight damage in sidewall

rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre slight damage in sidewall

rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,480 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,057 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 EHX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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