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W512 VAU

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,728 mi
Last recorded55,728 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 VAU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CRACKED DEEP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CRACKED DEEP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened REAR ARM CORRODED AND WEAKEN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISH BONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,102 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake has only just reached the required efficiency.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,274 miles

near side rear hand brake effort border line

Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,152 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear hand brake effort border line

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,547 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,674 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 42,497 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,614 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,607 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,505 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,637 miles

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

windscreen chipped

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 VAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W512 VAU, 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 W512 VAU registered?

W512 VAU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W512 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W512 VAU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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