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NK05 VGU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,319 mi
Last recorded38,319 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 VGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,319 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,398 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,055 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 21,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,447 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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NK05 VGU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK05 VGU, 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 NK05 VGU registered?

NK05 VGU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is NK05 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 VGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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