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W79 BAV

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,718 mi
Last recorded67,718 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 BAV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,718 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,622 miles

for previous advisories see test number 675550445061

Fail 9 Feb 2015 62,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Damage to O/S outer sill/wheel arch

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine warning light on (EML) this becomes a MOT FAILURE in 2013

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,782 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 33,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,259 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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W79 BAV is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W79 BAV, 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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W79 BAV is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 22 April 2000.

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