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AU05 ZRF

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZRF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight notchy in steering

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight notchy in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2024 95,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Slight notchy in steering

Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,821 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,237 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly uneven wear . cuts in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven wear . cuts in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,364 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,522 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,472 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,585 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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AU05 ZRF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU05 ZRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 ZRF registered?

AU05 ZRF is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AU05 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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