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KT05 PVA

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 PVA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 89,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sills

Pass 16 May 2025 87,258 miles

suspension front and rear lower arms corroded

Fail 12 May 2025 87,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension front and rear lower arms corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 84,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 79,034 miles

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

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

all suspension parts sprayed with underseal

Fail 19 May 2022 79,033 miles

Emissions not tested excessive lamba due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all suspension parts sprayed with underseal

Pass 27 May 2021 76,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2021 76,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 75,505 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 72,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 72,680 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,527 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of main lines (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of main lines (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main brake lines at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,163 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,163 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,386 miles

all tyres old.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,844 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Feb 2010 25,844 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,602 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 9 Oct 2008 19,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

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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KT05 PVA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KT05 PVA, 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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KT05 PVA is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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