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YY05 KYJ

2005 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,138 mi
Last recorded55,138 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 KYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,138 miles

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

corrosion on both rear arches

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,873 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front disc slightly pitted or scored

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,889 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,021 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,019 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,785 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,162 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,288 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre section to cat joint corroded on exhaust system

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

slight damping of oil on o/s/f strut

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight damping of oil on steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,943 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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YY05 KYJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YY05 KYJ, 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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YY05 KYJ is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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