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X398 EKL

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,999 mi
Last recorded110,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 EKL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 110,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 91,846 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Coolant leak

Different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle.

Exhaust system corroded and centre joint has a minor leak.

Fluctuation to rear brake readings.

Movement in nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Feb 2015 91,846 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Coolant leak

Different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle.

Exhaust system corroded and centre joint has a minor leak.

Fluctuation to rear brake readings.

Movement in nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,215 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,338 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,167 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 43,599 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,296 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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X398 EKL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X398 EKL, 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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X398 EKL is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 September 2000.

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