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AV55 TWP

2005 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

112,870 mi
Last recorded112,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Coupe62,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TWP
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 112,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable is loose.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable is loose.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,498 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken but not likely to fall or rub on other components

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive front side of engine rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s & o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 105,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet struts do not hold in the open position

Fail 22 Jul 2023 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark level down (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet struts do not hold in the open position

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,621 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 84,814 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 84,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside & nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck / pipe corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil on minimum

sat nav on screen

Fail 20 May 2021 69,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck / pipe corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil on minimum

sat nav on screen

Pass 27 May 2020 57,931 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 57,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 52,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,652 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level low on dipstick

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,255 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,255 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,236 miles

2x Nails in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight damage to N/S/F wheel & sidewall of tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,863 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,863 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,586 miles

damage to bodywork and bumpers

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2011 39,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,416 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,416 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,960 miles

front pads and discs worn almost to minimum requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV55 TWP is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV55 TWP, 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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AV55 TWP is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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