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HV55 KVJ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,298 miles

Rear exhaust system very corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,298 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system very corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,745 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,075 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,277 miles

chip in windscreen

front discs corroded

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,277 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front discs corroded

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and rear number plates are cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both number plates are slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,687 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,157 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KVJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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