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V355 DBC

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,297 mi
Last recorded57,297 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DBC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 57,297 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 57,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,182 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 56,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke but system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and tyre is worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,198 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,198 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,826 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,851 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,274 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not secure from view (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not secure from view (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,492 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,544 miles

engine check light staying on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine check light staying on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,400 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,400 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,440 miles

OSR tyre sidewall in poor condition and nail in tread NSF.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSR tyre sidewall in poor condition and nail in tread NSF.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

offside front reluctor ring broken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,172 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

offside front reluctor ring broken

Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,528 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,528 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,351 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and treads

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls and treads

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,149 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,149 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking badly on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,962 miles

both rear tyres cracked badly on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,700 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jul 2006 23,700 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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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V355 DBC is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V355 DBC, 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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V355 DBC is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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