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V457 EWJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 EWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 100,922 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,469 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,987 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,980 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,176 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,175 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 6 May 2010 73,204 miles

n/s wiper worn

o/s steering rack damp

battery tray corroding

bonnet safety catch seizing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges , both on legal tread limit - recc renew both plus tracking , n/s/f tyre outer wall worn also

corrosion on both front brake pipes , both front sections of front to rear brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes at rear [some borderline to fail]

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorating

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

front brakes 20% out of balance

front crossmember corroded on rear face

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

general corrosion on suspension

horn , sound approaching poor [borderline to fail]

screen chipped [borderline to fail]

slight distortion in o/s/f brake disc

wear on both front seat belts

wheels corroding

Fail 6 May 2010 73,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray corroding

bonnet safety catch seizing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges , both on legal tread limit - recc renew both plus tracking , n/s/f tyre outer wall worn also

corrosion on both front brake pipes , both front sections of front to rear brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes at rear [some borderline to fail]

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorating

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

front brakes 20% out of balance

front crossmember corroded on rear face

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

general corrosion on suspension

horn , sound approaching poor [borderline to fail]

n/s wiper worn

o/s steering rack damp

reversing lamps inoperative

screen chipped [borderline to fail]

slight distortion in o/s/f brake disc

wear on both front seat belts

wheels corroding

Fail 12 May 2009 67,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery tray corroding

both rear tyres , outer walls worn and n/s/r approaching legal tread limit

corrosion on alloy wheels

corrosion on both front lower suspension arms and front chassis crossmember

corrosion on both front sections of front to rear brake pipes and both small rear wheel brake pipes , all borderline to fail

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorating

front anti roll bar end bush assys worn

front brake pads 80% worn , recc renew

horn , sound approaching poor

n/s/f indicator not in rearmost lug , but secure at this time

slight distortion in both front brake discs

wear on n/s/f seat belt

Pass 12 May 2009 67,725 miles

battery tray corroding

both rear tyres , outer walls worn and n/s/r approaching legal tread limit

corrosion on alloy wheels

corrosion on both front lower suspension arms and front chassis crossmember

corrosion on both front sections of front to rear brake pipes and both small rear wheel brake pipes , all borderline to fail

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorating

front anti roll bar end bush assys worn

front brake pads 80% worn , recc renew

horn , sound approaching poor

n/s/f indicator not in rearmost lug , but secure at this time

slight distortion in both front brake discs

wear on n/s/f seat belt

Pass 16 May 2008 63,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 56,231 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V457 EWJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V457 EWJ, 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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V457 EWJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 January 2000.

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