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W979 SRH

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 SRH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 102,255 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches slighly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,255 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches slighly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,114 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,956 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,028 miles

battery insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2012 72,028 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

battery insecure rear wiper torn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,209 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,189 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,671 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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W979 SRH is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W979 SRH, 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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W979 SRH is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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