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KU55 VFS

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VFS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothy side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,685 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever loose (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding rear both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe slightly corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,755 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 42,675 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,069 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 39,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low tread thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very low tread thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,221 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2018 28,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 28,009 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured Top Mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 23,987 miles

Rear lower arms, offside front lower arm and front sub frame has slightly corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 19,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 14,768 miles

both rear tyres perishing/splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,025 miles

Near side front tyre has been run flat side wall worn.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,025 miles

Near side front tyre has been run flat side wall worn.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,544 miles

n/s/f tyre wall badly scrubbed

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,325 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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KU55 VFS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU55 VFS, 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 KU55 VFS registered?

KU55 VFS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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