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WM54 VRU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 VRU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 73,028 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pad falling apart n/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad lining is coming off (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

cv boots perished

o/s/f o/s/f abs ring rusty

unable to test n/s/f wheel bearing as brake is locked

washers and wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2019 70,764 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake balance poor

slight bind n/s/f brake

Fail 24 May 2019 70,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake balance poor

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 23 May 2018 68,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken-exhaust still supported

Fail 23 May 2018 68,078 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust bracket broken-exhaust still supported

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,583 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 63,583 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,519 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,519 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 36,072 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 29,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 29,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,770 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,245 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,331 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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WM54 VRU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WM54 VRU, 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 WM54 VRU registered?

WM54 VRU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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