1995 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · M420 BOT
1995 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1995. Recorded mileage 81,761 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M420 BOT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
- 81,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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M420 BOT MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Hyundai Accent (M420 BOT) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
M420 BOT Mileage History
- 01/04/202279,821 mi
- 05/04/202381,761 mi+1,940 mi
- 06/04/202381,761 mi
Average of roughly 1,914 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Hyundai Accent (X3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
X3 shells rust around the rear arches, sills, jacking points and floor seams, and neglected UK cars often hide patch repairs underneath underseal. Once the corrosion reaches structural areas the repair cost usually exceeds the car’s value.
- Cooling-system neglect leading to overheatingSerious
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