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KL55 VBM

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,798 mi
Last recorded75,798 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 VBM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,798 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 52,489 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 52,489 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 34,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,658 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 21,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,814 miles

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

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,628 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,495 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n\s front tyre perished = rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wet conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,981 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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KL55 VBM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KL55 VBM, 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 KL55 VBM registered?

KL55 VBM is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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