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KV55 LBO

2005 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,819 mi
Last recorded89,819 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LBO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,819 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 89,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,879 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to front edge of bonnet

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,617 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front edge of bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,561 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates fouling inner face of brake disc

General Corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front brake disc backing plates fouling inner face of brake disc

General Corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,785 miles

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,243 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,612 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,084 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,398 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 7,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LBO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBO, 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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KV55 LBO is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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