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HV05 UHB

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 UHB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,910 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 70,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,603 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 May 2016 42,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2015 40,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2015 40,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,922 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,922 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,655 miles

Child seats fitted nearside front and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,680 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,352 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

Front bumper scuffed on the nearside

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,352 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

Front bumper scuffed on the nearside

unable to check nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,284 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 14,284 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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HV05 UHB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV05 UHB, 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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HV05 UHB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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