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AV55 ZSO

2006 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Accent55,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZSO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,787 miles

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

Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 84,577 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 84,577 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 84,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,556 miles

Both front outer c.v boots slightly perished

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,529 miles

Both front outer c.v boots slightly perished

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,500 miles

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

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

Slight bind on offside rear wheel

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,433 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Washers poor performance

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake binding slightly

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,364 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,732 miles

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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AV55 ZSO is a 2006 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AV55 ZSO, 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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What year was AV55 ZSO registered?

AV55 ZSO is a 2006 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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