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W157 XEE

2000 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,263 mi
Last recorded46,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XEE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,263 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light on

exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management warning light on

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 34,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,728 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 22,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 191,167 miles

The exhaust system showing some heavily corrosion at the rear flange joint.

The nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition due to corrosion

The offside front back plate missing.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

The exhaust system showing some heavily corrosion at the rear flange joint.

The nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition due to corrosion

The offside front back plate missing.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,167 miles

2X fuel breather pipe under nearside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

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

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The rear exhaust flange heavily corroded to excess.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,084 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,664 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,078 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 11,756 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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W157 XEE is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W157 XEE, 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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W157 XEE is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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