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V985 REG

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 REG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 68,451 miles

lower engine pulley worn

suspect engine burning oil

suspension corroded, metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 May 2021 68,451 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

lower engine pulley worn

suspect engine burning oil

suspension corroded, metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 68,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 68,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,012 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

front discs corroded,

Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,012 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

front discs corroded,

Pass 22 May 2018 67,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer rear sill , rusty not within 12inches of mountings

Fail 15 May 2018 67,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer rear sill , rusty not within 12inches of mountings

Pass 9 May 2017 66,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 66,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 66,358 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 66,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,788 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

noise from n/s/r when brakeing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 61,584 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,032 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,269 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 46,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 45,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,082 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 44,318 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 44,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 41,273 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 35,636 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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V985 REG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V985 REG, 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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V985 REG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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