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HY55 VDZ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VDZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 85,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front & rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 81,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,406 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,415 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,415 miles

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 23 Aug 2017 55,628 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,628 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,417 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,886 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,283 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 VDZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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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HY55 VDZ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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