2005 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · NJ55 HWB

The most recent MOT entry from July 2025 shows that this vehicle failed. The failure was caused by an ABS warning lamp indicating a fault and a defective rear wiper blade. The dominant risk pattern for this car is systemic, widespread corrosion. For five consecutive years, the MOT history has recorded rust on the front sub-frame, suspension arms, anti-roll bar linkages, coil springs, and brake hose ferrules. The condition of the vehicle is worsening. While the corrosion was previously listed as advisories that did not seriously weaken the components, the most recent test now includes corrosion on the outer sills at the rear suspension mounting areas. The recorded mileage of 16,786 miles is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle. This suggests the car has spent long periods standing rather than being driven regularly. Such prolonged inactivity often accelerates corrosion in the chassis and suspension components, which is reflected in the extensive rust documented across the underbody. A buyer should first conduct a thorough inspection of the underside of the car, specifically the sub-frame, sills, and suspension mountings, to determine if the rust has become structural.