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AV05 TBU

2005 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Accent51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TBU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,017 miles

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

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,016 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,705 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,236 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts / poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 62,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,310 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 60,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,456 miles

20% front brake imbalance

30% rear brake imbalance (limit)

front tyres deteriorating

headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,184 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 53,184 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,935 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 49,935 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,191 miles

Both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,885 miles

front tyres near limit and cracking/rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,818 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV05 TBU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV05 TBU, 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 AV05 TBU registered?

AV05 TBU is a 2005 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is AV05 TBU safe to buy?

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