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W494 VGW

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 VGW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,802 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 60,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,717 miles

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

windscreen has a crack on the offside NOT in the swept area

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,717 miles

windscreen has a crack on the offside NOT in the swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2009 36,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,149 miles

nearside front tyre has a "nick" in the side wall not exposing cords

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,013 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 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W494 VGW, 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 W494 VGW registered?

W494 VGW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W494 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 VGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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