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VN55 HPU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HPU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,622 miles

heavley undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,134 miles

advise been standing light rust

Fail 12 Apr 2022 74,134 miles

advise been standing light rust

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,264 miles

car been standing heavley under sealed poor batery fit

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 68,713 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,121 miles

advise front tyers low crossion front sub fram

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,760 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play week exust brakets hub back plates crossion (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,901 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

crossion floor pan

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,901 miles

crossion floor pan

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,992 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,375 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,995 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,742 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 HPU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HPU, 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 VN55 HPU registered?

VN55 HPU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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