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W494 MWA

2000 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 MWA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 55,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,035 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,136 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,413 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front regestration plate cracked but not likley to be misread

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,413 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front regestration plate cracked but not likley to be misread

n/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,717 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,962 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,340 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,335 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,272 miles

condensation present to nearside headlight

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,621 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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W494 MWA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W494 MWA, 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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W494 MWA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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