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W897 MWJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 MWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,926 miles

front brakes low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,034 miles

eml light on

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,492 miles

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

exhaust starting to emit blue smoke

exhaust system corroded.

rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

sump corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,491 miles

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

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

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

exhaust starting to emit blue smoke

exhaust system corroded.

rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

sump corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,852 miles

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

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

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

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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W897 MWJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc 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 W897 MWJ, 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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W897 MWJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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