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KV55 JOU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 JOU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 93,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,033 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,076 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,220 miles

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

osr tyre has age cracks & wearing out edges,centre 3/4 tread ok

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,293 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf tyre tread going bald both edges.(centre 3/4 tread above 1.6mm limit)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,739 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,624 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 20,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,059 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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KV55 JOU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV55 JOU, 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 KV55 JOU registered?

KV55 JOU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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