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W996 SBL

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,489 mi
Last recorded157,489 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 SBL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 157,489 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 157,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,354 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AUTO GEAR BOX PIPIES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SMALL BLOW FRONT FLEX EXHAUST

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,410 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 146,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,643 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,848 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,845 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,007 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,159 miles

chip in screen

rear box corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhuast box bracket broken but system still fully suported

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,172 miles

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

P,A,S pipe damp

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but system still fully suported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,820 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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W996 SBL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W996 SBL, 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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W996 SBL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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