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HY55 YOR

2005 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YOR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,399 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe perished

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe perished

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,216 miles

2 of 3 rear exhaust hangers detached due to corrosion.

Bonnet corroded across front edge. Not yet causing sharp edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken across top of inscription digits. Recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around both ends of sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 103,216 miles

2 of 3 rear exhaust hangers detached due to corrosion.

Bonnet corroded across front edge. Not yet causing sharp edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken across top of inscription digits. Recommend replacement. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb 380. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around both ends of sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,290 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,290 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 93,180 miles

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

Oil level low.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 90,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,618 miles

Engine oil low.

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine oil low.

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 71,516 miles

body panels damaged

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chips in front windcsreen

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,063 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear washer not working

Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,928 miles

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

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

advice tracking check

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 22 Aug 2015 34,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice tracking check

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,578 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 8,071 miles

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2009 7,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,969 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 YOR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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