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ML56 GWP

2006 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 GWP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 84,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 82,605 miles

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamp lenses

both rear shockers very weak

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamp lenses

both rear shockers very weak

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,460 miles

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamps

front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,460 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of headlamps

front to rear brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip into floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clip into floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,869 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 71,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,931 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,993 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,144 miles

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,534 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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ML56 GWP is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML56 GWP, 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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ML56 GWP is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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