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MW55 BAV

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,535 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 76,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,675 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front outer tyre wall cracking

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2015 67,660 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 67,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting low and cracking in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,873 miles

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear end

Pass 17 May 2013 57,790 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 16 May 2013 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyres just met minimum limits advise replacments

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,647 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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MW55 BAV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW55 BAV, 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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MW55 BAV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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