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HV55 GVX

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,731 mi
Last recorded65,731 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GVX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 64,533 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,522 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 60,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 59,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,516 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,888 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,301 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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HV55 GVX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV55 GVX, 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 HV55 GVX registered?

HV55 GVX is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is HV55 GVX safe to buy?

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