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X488 VNJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 VNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Jan 2017 50,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,419 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front side lamp dim

Rear no plate loose

battery loose but secure

engine starting to burn oil

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

engine starting to burn oil

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front side lamp dim

Rear no plate loose

battery loose but secure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,443 miles

both headlamps slightly hazed

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and unevenly worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamps slightly hazed

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and unevenly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,603 miles

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

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

battery clamp temp repair

n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp lenes starting to haze

o/s/f head lamp aim becoming weak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,371 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,916 miles

all four tyres underinflated

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres underinflated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,953 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel high

n/s/ outer sill panel damaged

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2007 29,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake travel high

n/s/ outer sill panel damaged

o/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 25,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,755 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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X488 VNJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X488 VNJ, 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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X488 VNJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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