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W42 RCG

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RCG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 70,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear, outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear, outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2018 59,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 46,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 44,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 39,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 33,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,989 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,189 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 28,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 28,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 24,061 miles

fuel cap diffcult to screw back on

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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W42 RCG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W42 RCG, 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 W42 RCG registered?

W42 RCG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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