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KU55 VFY

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VFY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,536 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 76,592 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,141 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 66,141 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,563 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 43,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 43,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,730 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 VFY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU55 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

KU55 VFY is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is KU55 VFY safe to buy?

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