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W389 WCA

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

29,323 mi
Last recorded29,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 WCA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 29,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 29,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 29,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 28,954 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 28,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 28,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 28,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 28,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 24,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,153 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,775 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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W389 WCA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W389 WCA, 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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What year was W389 WCA registered?

W389 WCA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W389 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W389 WCA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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