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LK55 DDV

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

44,421 mi
Last recorded44,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 DDV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 44,421 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 44,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 42,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,614 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 38,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 37,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,521 miles

Front disc corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 35,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front disc corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,359 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,414 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 5,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,165 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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LK55 DDV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LK55 DDV, 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 LK55 DDV registered?

LK55 DDV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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