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HN55 EJC

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 EJC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 43,278 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 43,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 36,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 31,998 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 31,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,930 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,809 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,106 miles

battery moves within its housing

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,480 miles

battery loose but not insecure

stone chip in front screen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,177 miles

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,050 miles

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

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 EJC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HN55 EJC, 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 HN55 EJC registered?

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

Is HN55 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 EJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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