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MH06 WXV

2006 Hyundai Accent

Grey Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 WXV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,215 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside outer cv boots slightly cracked/deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2024 112,185 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside outer cv boots slightly cracked/deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 107,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside & nearside outer cv boots slightly cracked/deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak & level low

parking brake lever high approaching point of no reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 100,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mountings broken x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder separated to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retract or lock (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,303 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,303 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,611 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,760 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 65,760 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaks from front and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,702 miles

slight oil leak from oil sump plug

Fail 24 Nov 2016 55,702 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from oil sump plug

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just ok (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 41,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,928 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,852 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,218 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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MH06 WXV is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Grey with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,021 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 MH06 WXV, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MH06 WXV is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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