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NY55 UYW

2006 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,862 mi
Last recorded164,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 UYW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 164,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 153,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 141,069 miles

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

exhaust backbox braket broken but exhaust supported

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes have slight play

o/s/r shock absorber has a light misting of oil

oil level on min

sump porous and leaking oil

Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust backbox braket broken but exhaust supported

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes have slight play

o/s/r shock absorber has a light misting of oil

oil level on min

sump porous and leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,180 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded where the go throught the rubber body grommet

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F suspension arm rear bush starting to lift

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded and broken off but exhaust still secure

sump porous

Fail 13 Feb 2013 123,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F suspension arm rear bush starting to lift

N/S/R tyre on 2mm would recommend new tyre

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded and broken off but exhaust still secure

sump porous

Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,850 miles

Engine oil very low

N/S/R tyre has slight tread separation

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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 108,850 miles

Engine oil very low

N/S/R tyre has slight tread separation

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,865 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,325 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,502 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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NY55 UYW is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 NY55 UYW, 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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NY55 UYW is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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