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HY05 HRF

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HRF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,208 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,094 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,352 miles

exhaust front pipe leak around flexi joint

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front pipe leak around flexi joint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,514 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,090 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,088 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 HRF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRF, 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 HY05 HRF registered?

HY05 HRF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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