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YM55 TVL

2005 Hyundai Accent

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TVL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,732 miles

rear / both outer wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 132,732 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear / both outer wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear / both wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake pad also (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear / both wheel arch corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 104,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear / both wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 104,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear / both wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,349 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both wheel arches coroded

exhausr deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,189 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2020 93,189 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,356 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 87,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,023 miles

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

oil sump pan has a slight leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,623 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 57,623 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,646 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,499 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,484 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,483 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 22,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YM55 TVL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YM55 TVL, 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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YM55 TVL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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