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NU56 XXS

2006 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 XXS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,216 miles

Corrosion underside, sills, suspension, brake lines, springs

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, worse OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 105,216 miles

Corrosion underside, sills, suspension, brake lines, springs

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, worse OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,876 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush is badly deteriorated

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,277 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 72,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,048 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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 30 Jan 2020 63,221 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise replacement (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,221 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise replacement (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Front Stone chip in zone 'A'

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,975 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,629 miles

Damage to N/S/R bumper

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,629 miles

Damage to N/S/R bumper

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,842 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S (passengers) wiper blade too long & coming apart

N/S/R Tyre severly perished/splitting

O/S (drivers) wiper blade coming apart

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

Rear brakes very noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,652 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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NU56 XXS is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,021 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 NU56 XXS, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU56 XXS registered?

NU56 XXS is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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