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AV05 SZL

2005 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,629 mi
Last recorded81,629 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Coupe62,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SZL
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,956 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,584 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Long split on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,128 miles

Front number plate - damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,719 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,204 miles

Rear Inner brake linings appear worn low

minor windscreen damage

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,614 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,991 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tyers worn low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,366 miles

bothside rear tyres sidewalls are perishing and scufft.

nearside rear due to child seat fitment seat belt not checked.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 16,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bothside rear tyres sidewalls are perishing and scufft.

nearside rear due to child seat fitment seat belt not checked.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,091 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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AV05 SZL is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 SZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV05 SZL registered?

AV05 SZL is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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