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L170 VCV

1994 Hyundai Pony

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Hyundai Pony66,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 VCV
MakeHyundai
ModelPony
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 53,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

throttle sticking

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,977 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 Jan 2021 50,580 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,500 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,664 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 47,664 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,879 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,920 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,321 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded in places

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,518 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deterated

Exhaust system is corroded slightly

Fuel tank breather pipe is corroded slightly

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust flexible joint deterated

Exhaust system is corroded slightly

Fuel tank breather pipe is corroded slightly

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 38,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,543 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,835 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,797 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 24,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,443 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Pony?

Based on 23,379 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,526
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,478
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 886
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 823
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L170 VCV is a 1994 Hyundai Pony in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Hyundai Pony models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,914 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 Pony fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L170 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Pony typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Hyundai Pony is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L170 VCV is a 1994 Hyundai Pony, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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