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HN55 EHY

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,448 mi
Last recorded87,448 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 85,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

mid-rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

mid-rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 83,414 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine heavily corroded sump constant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R15 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust union heavily corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pads getting low

Rear Exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,765 miles

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,765 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Rigid pipe rupture under test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under bonnet beside suspension As Marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,793 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to limits and nearside damaged on side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake lamp not working

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 EHY 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 60%.

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

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