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W512 NUF

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 NUF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 104,422 miles

Cv joints Rough on lock

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play possible tracker end further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,337 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wing damaged slightly

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wing damaged slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,450 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished on outside wall

Fail 30 Oct 2013 45,406 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop not working

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,728 miles

advise front pads becoming low

Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front pads becoming low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,840 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,109 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 35,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,646 miles

center stop light not working

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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W512 NUF is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W512 NUF, 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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W512 NUF is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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