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MW55 MDF

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 MDF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,437 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp stays on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,879 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 82,824 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 80,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 76,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive surface corrosion to rear suspension components

sump pourous oil leak

surface corrosion to front suspension components

secondary bonnet catch not working

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive surface corrosion to rear suspension components

sump pourous oil leak

surface corrosion to front suspension components

secondary bonnet catch not working

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,606 miles

nsf shock slight leak advice

Fail 8 Oct 2016 69,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf shock slight leak advice

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 59,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,655 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 MDF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW55 MDF, 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 MW55 MDF registered?

MW55 MDF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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