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HV55 GVZ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,997 mi
Last recorded77,997 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GVZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,997 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

both number plates deteriorating

clutch pedal anti slip missing

drivers sun visor clip broken but not affecting drivers view

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

handbrake slight travel

offside front wheel binding on

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both number plates deteriorating

clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion underneath

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both number plates deteriorating

clutch pedal anti slip missing

corrosion underneath

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from its carrier (Cable tied down)

Brake fluid brown in colour

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Coolant level low

General corrosion underneath

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel distorted on inner bead

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

Rear Rear brakes noisy on application

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake slight travel

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 39,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 39,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,297 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 36,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2013 33,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 27,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 27,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 24,702 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,434 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre punctured on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,944 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 GVZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV55 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

HV55 GVZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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