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HY55 VDN

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VDN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,689 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,677 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various damaged all over vehicle

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various damaged all over vehicle

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 69,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front road wheel securing nuts fitted incorrcetly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror loose and repaired with tape

underside of vehicle wet and muddy

Fail 21 Feb 2016 64,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front road wheel securing nuts fitted incorrcetly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror loose and repaired with tape

underside of vehicle wet and muddy

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front flex section in poor condition

offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge,has a small split on inner sidewall

temp repair to nearside door mirror

Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front flex section in poor condition

offside rear tyre nearly bald on inner edge,has a small split on inner sidewall

temp repair to nearside door mirror

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,208 miles

most of the n/s of vehicle lightly damaged

n/s mirror repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,604 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,260 miles

Handbrake travel.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,464 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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HY55 VDN 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 HY55 VDN, 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 HY55 VDN registered?

HY55 VDN is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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