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HV55 XCJ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,127 mi
Last recorded70,127 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XCJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,127 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 70,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses require polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms on rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,303 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,428 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,619 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive os outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os front wearing badly on inner edge, worn to legal limit and sidewall deteriorated, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall det.

Offside Front tyre sidewall det.

Offside Rear tyre sidewall det.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall det.

Offside Front tyre sidewall det.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall det.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,689 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,022 miles

slight damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,985 miles

Front brake pads approx 65% worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,985 miles

Front brake pads approx 65% worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,709 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,597 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm

stone chip windscreen zone a swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,271 miles

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

sill damage o/s

Fail 9 Feb 2011 32,271 miles

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

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

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

sill damage o/s

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XCJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver 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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

HV55 XCJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HV55 XCJ safe to buy?

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