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V256 ECK

2000 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Hyundai Accent60,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 ECK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,082 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 24,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 22,738 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear antiroll bar links corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,598 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 15,598 miles

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

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

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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V256 ECK is a 2000 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V256 ECK, 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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V256 ECK is a 2000 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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