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WL05 LXV

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 LXV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,043 miles

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit borderline pass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

headlight lenses fading

n/s/r tyre bold outer edge but has raised tread pattern

o/s/f inner door handle missing still able to easily open door

park brake has reserve travel but little adjustment advised

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 144,043 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit borderline pass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake backing plates corroded

headlight lenses fading

n/s/r tyre bold outer edge but has raised tread pattern

o/s/f inner door handle missing still able to easily open door

park brake has reserve travel but little adjustment advised

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,842 miles

Offside Rear tyre low

corrosion rear suspension arms

front tyres slight perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r brake backing plates corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 141,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low close to limit

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

perishing front tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,836 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,752 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,752 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,779 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perrishing

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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WL05 LXV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL05 LXV, 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 WL05 LXV registered?

WL05 LXV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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