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VN55 PVU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,841 mi
Last recorded74,841 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 PVU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front inner discs corroded

front tyres close to wear indicators and worn uneven

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped

rear suspension arms corroded

slight engine oil leak

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,669 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear suspension and brake back plates slightly corroded

Steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,033 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

front inner brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded slightly

steering rack leaking slightly

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,093 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls/tread areas perishing close to the limits

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls/tread areas perishing close to the limits

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,324 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 65,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,168 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,224 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 15,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PVU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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