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AO51 AWJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,994 mi
Last recorded53,994 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,994 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 53,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 38,979 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 38,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 9,396 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 9,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 9,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 8,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 8,652 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 8,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 8,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 7,983 miles

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Jan 2015 7,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 7,760 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 7,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 7,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 7,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 7,037 miles

19% imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,915 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 6,912 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 6,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 6,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 5,506 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AO51 AWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 56,035 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 AO51 AWJ, 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 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 AWJ registered?

AO51 AWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AO51 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AWJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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