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NL55 XGU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,874 mi
Last recorded73,874 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,677 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,903 miles

EHAUST SYTEM CORRODED AT MOUNTINGS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

EHAUST SYTEM CORRODED AT MOUNTINGS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OSF WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT AT ENDS BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,343 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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NL55 XGU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL55 XGU, 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 NL55 XGU registered?

NL55 XGU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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