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W557 SVG

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 SVG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,652 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

ehhaust flange at rear corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,014 miles

N/s/f abs reluctor ring cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,184 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front discs slightly pitted

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

perish cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

perish cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,956 miles

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

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

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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W557 SVG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W557 SVG, 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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W557 SVG is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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