1999 Hyundai Accent 1.3L Petrol · T997 ACC
1999 Hyundai Accent (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1999. Recorded mileage 68,603 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T997 ACC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2022
- 68,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T997 ACC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Hyundai Accent (T997 ACC) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2022 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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.
T997 ACC Mileage History
- 02/11/202268,603 mi
- 02/11/202268,603 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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
Older X3 petrols dislike years of cheap coolant changes and deferred maintenance. Radiators, thermostats and water pumps get ignored until the car overheats, after which head-gasket trouble or persistent coolant loss can follow.
- Rear wheel bearing and axle-bush wearModerate
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