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VN55 DZL

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,125 mi
Last recorded52,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DZL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter cracking

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 52,125 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter cracking

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

drivers wiper in poor condition

headlamps cloudy

Fail 19 Jun 2024 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

drivers wiper in poor condition

headlamps cloudy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 45,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,703 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 41,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,726 miles

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 22 Jun 2020 37,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,815 miles

All four tyres lightly perishing on tread

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 26,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,508 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,937 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,246 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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VN55 DZL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN55 DZL, 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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VN55 DZL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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