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X579 HFP

2000 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,792 mi
Last recorded108,792 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 HFP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,792 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal feels spongy

o/s/f sub frame bolt bent

Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f sub frame bolt bent

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,491 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 100,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,320 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 95,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,822 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,987 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

damage to front sub frame

front brake pads look low

front number plate damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2010 87,814 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to front sub frame

front brake pads look low

front number plate damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

both front c.v boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,631 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

center rear brake light inop

engine and gear box have oil leaks

front anti roll bar has moved on its mounts

front number plate cracked

front sub frame bolt bent

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r rear brake pipe corroded

power steering rack covered in oil

Fail 17 Aug 2009 77,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front c.v boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

center rear brake light inop

engine and gear box have oil leaks

front anti roll bar has moved on its mounts

front number plate cracked

front sub frame bolt bent

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r rear brake pipe corroded

power steering rack covered in oil

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,903 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

engine has oil leaks

front anti roll bar fitted incorrectly

front number plate cracked

front sub frame bolt is bent

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front c.v boots perishing

both front tyres 2mm and wearing on inner edge

engine has oil leaks

front anti roll bar fitted incorrectly

front brake pads look low

front number plate cracked

front sub frame bolt is bent

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,621 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear tyre perishing

front sub frame bolt bent

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 38,708 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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X579 HFP is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X579 HFP, 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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X579 HFP is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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