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YK55 XVD

2005 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XVD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,938 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear & Wheel, slight resistance to rotation.

Nearside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,938 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.41% (0.2 max) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear & Wheel, slight resistance to rotation.

Nearside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,953 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s & O/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,645 miles

Offside Front Engine coolant system - upper hose/ housing leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavy inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - mains to drums. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavy inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - mains to drums. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - inner edge wear.

Offside Front Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,125 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wear.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively + slight resistance to rotation. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 45,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,786 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,966 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,966 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,630 miles

toys hanging from interior mirror affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,708 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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YK55 XVD is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK55 XVD, 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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YK55 XVD is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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