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W493 ULB

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,720 mi
Last recorded147,720 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 ULB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,720 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 144,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 144,496 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly coroded on inner

Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 119,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 105,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 105,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 95,954 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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W493 ULB is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W493 ULB, 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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W493 ULB is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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