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HV55 GUU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GUU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front outer cv gaiters badly cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,676 miles

Front D bushers have slightly movement

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,506 miles

Offside Rear exhaust strap snapped but silencer still supported

Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,506 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust strap snapped but silencer still supported

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 78,204 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,751 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,869 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,871 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,730 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE , DEEP CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE , RECOMMEND REPLACE

wheel nuts covered

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE , DEEP CUT IN TREAD INNER EDGE , RECOMMEND REPLACE

wheel nuts covered

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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HV55 GUU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV55 GUU, 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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HV55 GUU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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