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W531 MWA

2000 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 MWA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,617 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 59,143 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 55,873 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,745 miles

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

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

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

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

both front seat belts - retract fully only when assisted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front seat belts - retract fully only when assisted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 38,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,906 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,692 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,822 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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W531 MWA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W531 MWA, 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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W531 MWA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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