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HY05 HDO

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HDO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

sill panels corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 94,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

sill panels corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in front roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2024 87,586 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of n/s/ outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in front roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,804 miles

exhaust corroded

front ball joint dust covers perishing

headlamp lenses discoloured patterns weak

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,396 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ball joint dust covers perishing

cv boots perishing

front number plate damaged

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,202 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s outer sill panel corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,202 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s outer sill panel corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,745 miles

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres perishing and shallow cuts in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2020 63,745 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres perishing and shallow cuts in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,945 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r door damaged

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,945 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r door damaged

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,495 miles

damage to n/s/r door

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

underside of vehicle corroding and muddy

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,519 miles

damage to n/s/r door

front tyres perished

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,775 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/f subframe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,256 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,563 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING

Fail 12 Feb 2013 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,441 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,082 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,994 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,814 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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HY05 HDO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HY05 HDO, 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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HY05 HDO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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