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W498 AEG

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,310 mi
Last recorded115,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 AEG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,310 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,300 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,972 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,893 miles

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

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

eml illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,767 miles

E.M.L. On

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,355 miles

both front tryes have slight cracks in the outer sidewalls / n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,119 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W498 AEG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W498 AEG, 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 W498 AEG registered?

W498 AEG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W498 AEG safe to buy?

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