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W499 EBW

2000 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,246 mi
Last recorded94,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 EBW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,220 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 85,201 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,872 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 68,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 10 May 2012 63,509 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 63,509 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 57,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Pass 24 May 2010 51,872 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 51,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,537 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2007 33,916 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 26,842 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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W499 EBW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W499 EBW, 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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W499 EBW is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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