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HV55 KTA

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,564 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,039 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Water inside headlamp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Considered barely acceptable (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion in boot floor

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 79,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,341 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,732 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMIT

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,103 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 KTA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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