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KC05 KHY

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,861 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 30,314 miles

Front subframe corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 29,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 27,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,919 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 21,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,428 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 17,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,659 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 15,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,384 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,072 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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KC05 KHY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KC05 KHY, 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 KC05 KHY registered?

KC05 KHY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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