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W487 VAU

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 VAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel high

head lamps misted

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover poor

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,699 miles

blue smoke on start up but cleared quickly

both head lamp lenses deterating and both images deterating

near side front track rod end has play

near side windscreen wiper slight smere

numerous areas of corrosion including both rear arches

rear brake application slight uneven

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2012 79,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

blue smoke on start up but cleared quickly

both head lamp lenses deterating and both images deterating

near side front track rod end has play

near side windscreen wiper slight smere

numerous areas of corrosion including both rear arches

rear brake application slight uneven

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s headlamp has water ingress

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,207 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs deteriorating

o/s headlamp has water ingress

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f brake back plate damaged

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inside edge

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorating

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,347 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,743 miles

nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to cylinder corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 43,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe flexi to cylinder

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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W487 VAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W487 VAU, 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 W487 VAU registered?

W487 VAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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