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BU05 XUW

2005 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Hyundai Coupe62,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XUW
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 215/45r17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,670 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 81,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,775 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 58,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet struts faulty

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 42,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 1,284 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 1,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BU05 XUW is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU05 XUW, 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 BU05 XUW registered?

BU05 XUW is a 2005 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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