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WU05 XKE

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,934 mi
Last recorded99,934 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XKE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,934 miles

all rear brake pipes slight corrosion advice replacement for next year

Fail 12 May 2016 99,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear antiroll bar d bushes slight play

engine light on

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 91,114 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 75,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 75,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 61,131 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 61,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2012 45,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 30,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,027 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall worn ok for mt

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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WU05 XKE is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WU05 XKE, 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 WU05 XKE registered?

WU05 XKE is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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