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V226 EAU

2000 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,996 mi
Last recorded132,996 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 EAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2013 132,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 132,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,401 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 125,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 117,701 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 109,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,943 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER SILLS NOT TESTED COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,943 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OUTER SILLS NOT TESTED COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 74,970 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY OUT OFF ROUND

Fail 17 Mar 2007 74,970 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY OUT OFF ROUND

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,977 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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V226 EAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,399 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 V226 EAU, 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 26 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V226 EAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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