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YE55 ZHV

2005 Hyundai Accent

Grey Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZHV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,430 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,977 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,008 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,865 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,607 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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YE55 ZHV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Grey with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE55 ZHV, 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 YE55 ZHV registered?

YE55 ZHV is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YE55 ZHV safe to buy?

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