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W978 RYA

2000 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,952 mi
Last recorded37,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RYA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,952 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine missfire

Pass 26 Jan 2023 34,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 34,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,524 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 31,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,483 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 15,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

engine light on

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

rear brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Jan 2017 15,352 miles

Engine light on.

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,645 miles

Engine light on.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,041 miles

Engine light on.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,562 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,635 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,684 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 11,682 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,345 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 10,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,329 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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W978 RYA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W978 RYA, 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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What year was W978 RYA registered?

W978 RYA is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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