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YS55 PKJ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,558 mi
Last recorded28,558 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 PKJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 28,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 26,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 26,777 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corrosion

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 25,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.7mm (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter clips fractured

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts judder (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 25,195 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.7mm (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear ABS wire bracket corroded away and wire hanging

Steering rack gaiter clips fractured

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts judder (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 22,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 22,846 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

General Surface Corrosion On All Rear Suspension Components

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,023 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 18,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End Of Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 18,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,181 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 16,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,627 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 10,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,498 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 5,488 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YS55 PKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS55 PKJ, 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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YS55 PKJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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