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YW05 DFL

2005 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,189 mi
Last recorded213,189 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 DFL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 213,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 192,740 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

n/s headlamp insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 172,888 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 172,528 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 151,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine burning oil

gear box oil leak

near side front steering rack gaiter covered in oil

off side front headligt lose but not insecure

off side rear trye swaped to near side rear

Fail 29 Mar 2012 150,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine burning oil

gear box oil leak

near side front steering rack gaiter covered in oil

off side front headligt lose but not insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 135,497 miles

Wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 135,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

E.M.L. on.

Wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 113,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 113,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,158 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 33,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,242 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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YW05 DFL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YW05 DFL, 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 YW05 DFL registered?

YW05 DFL is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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