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W527 TCY

2000 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 TCY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion on backing plates

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Fail 25 Apr 2024 144,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion on backing plates

corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,751 miles

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,127 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,479 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not as bright as offside but functions as intended

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 132,479 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not as bright as offside but functions as intended

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both and rear both and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both and rear both and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both and rear both (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 126,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both and rear both (2.7.2a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,492 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,547 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise oil leak

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 117,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise oil leak

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,657 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,731 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 70,794 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,321 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,597 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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W527 TCY is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 W527 TCY, 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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W527 TCY is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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