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KW05 WYB

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,426 mi
Last recorded121,426 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 WYB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,426 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 121,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,741 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN ON THE INNER EDGE BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Fail 17 Sep 2016 102,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (1.8)

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN ON THE INNER EDGE BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Rubber mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Rubber mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers fitted to engine and under car

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall has a cut but no cords showing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,851 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,142 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2009 32,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,952 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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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KW05 WYB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW05 WYB, 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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KW05 WYB is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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