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NX05 KWS

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 KWS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,836 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 121,760 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,324 miles

battery slight movement

Fail 24 Feb 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

battery slight movement

Fail 22 Feb 2014 114,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 107,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,406 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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NX05 KWS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NX05 KWS, 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 NX05 KWS registered?

NX05 KWS is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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