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EA56 ZRO

2006 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZRO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 127,308 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 116,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,465 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 110,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 95,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,346 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,346 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,961 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge and getting low

O/S rear tyre getting low on 3mm

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2016 86,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge and getting low

O/S rear tyre getting low on 3mm

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,392 miles

front brake pads on limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,362 miles

unable to check rear brake pads

Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2010 325,565 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R so seat belt checked as best as possible

Fail 13 Oct 2010 325,565 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R so seat belt checked as best as possible

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,227 miles

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

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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EA56 ZRO is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,021 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 ZRO, 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 20 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA56 ZRO is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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