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NU55 OSR

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OSR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front to rear, Rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil sump corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,946 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil sump corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side lower wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 61,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 51,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,031 miles

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

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

front wishbone arms corrosion present o/s @n/s. advise.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 44,584 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,723 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,794 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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NU55 OSR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU55 OSR, 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 NU55 OSR registered?

NU55 OSR is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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