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W972 DPU

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,247 mi
Last recorded64,247 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 DPU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

spare tyre flat and has cords exposed

Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,946 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,486 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,492 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,637 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 48,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,284 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,284 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2007 42,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,040 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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W972 DPU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W972 DPU, 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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W972 DPU is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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