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X879 JOJ

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 JOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 79,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,272 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,955 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,247 miles

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

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,958 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

front discs worn

only just met the emmisions standards at idle

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,309 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

handbrake high

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,487 miles

engine management light on

handbrake high

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,987 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,675 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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X879 JOJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X879 JOJ, 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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X879 JOJ is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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