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WP05 AUC

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,385 mi
Last recorded161,385 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 AUC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 161,385 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,313 miles

BOTH Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn/cut

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, but failed to burst on brake plate test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded, beneath protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coilspring beneath protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering rack pinion weeping fluid

Rear ALL brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst on plate test,

Vehicle underside has corrosion to exposed/untreated components, in general

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

BOTH Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn/cut

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, but failed to burst on brake plate test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded, beneath protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coilspring beneath protective coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering rack pinion weeping fluid

Rear ALL brake pipes corroded, but failed to burst on plate test,

Vehicle underside has corrosion to exposed/untreated components, in general

Fail 25 May 2019 142,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe exc corroded in wheel arch to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer drive shaft gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested osf dip not tested due to bulb fault (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe exc corroded at joint to rear flexy at wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps os number plate lamp not working (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 137,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2017 134,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and weak

sump heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 50,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 124,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 120,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 111,237 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

off side front track rod end slit play

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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WP05 AUC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP05 AUC, 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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WP05 AUC is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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