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X898 EKR

2000 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,946 mi
Last recorded97,946 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 EKR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,946 miles

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

engine light on

sump corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,997 miles

engine light on

offside front tyre has deep cut and worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,794 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 91,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 91,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,324 miles

light bind on o/s front brake

n/s rear tyre undre-inflated

both front coil spring corroded

exhaust deteriorating

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

vairous rust spots

Pass 19 May 2012 85,210 miles

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

Oil leak

osr tyre out of shape

Fail 18 May 2012 85,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,008 miles

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

engine light is on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,777 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,842 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 53,537 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 39,731 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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X898 EKR is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X898 EKR, 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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X898 EKR is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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