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LK05 GVU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,037 mi
Last recorded67,037 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 GVU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,037 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,545 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,454 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 42,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,215 miles

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and bald on edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre near legal limit,and has cuts in side wall

Fail 24 Jul 2015 38,215 miles

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

Nearside front tyre near legal limit and bald on edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre near legal limit,and has cuts in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2014 34,257 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 34,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,816 miles

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

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)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,073 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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LK05 GVU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LK05 GVU, 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 LK05 GVU registered?

LK05 GVU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is LK05 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 GVU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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