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KJ55 WHG

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WHG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 102,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unsufficient reserve travel on hand brake lever

Fail 5 Jul 2018 102,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unsufficient reserve travel on hand brake lever

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,240 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,785 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,174 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,477 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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KJ55 WHG is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJ55 WHG, 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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KJ55 WHG is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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