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HY55 VEM

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VEM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front damage

Nearside headlamp, top mount is broken but is still secure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

air con condenser poor condition

exhaust is corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 47,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished on shoulders 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front damage

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner sidewall 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp, top mount is broken but is still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner, outer sidewall and tread heavily perished 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

air con condenser poor condition

exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,661 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 17 Aug 2021 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,218 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,700 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,878 miles

Front HEADLIGHTS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (P)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 19,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front HEADLIGHTS JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (P)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 18,864 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked in tread and wearing low

Offside Front tyre cuts/splits inner sidewall 185/55/15

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre has cut inner sidewall 185 55 15 ``

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 17,762 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre perished cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre has cut inner sidewall 185 55 15 ``

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,489 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,190 miles

nail in sidewall o/s/r 185x55x15

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,842 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 10,842 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,399 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 9,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,511 miles

split on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall.

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 VEM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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