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NC05 GOW

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,397 mi
Last recorded81,397 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GOW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 81,397 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,714 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inside engine bay (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 78,714 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inside engine bay (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,582 miles

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

O/S/F wiper torn

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

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

Sump rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,062 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,062 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,735 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NC05 GOW is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC05 GOW, 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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NC05 GOW is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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