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AY51 CLZ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CLZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,942 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting to set in

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 125,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Fail 10 May 2014 125,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2013 112,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 112,445 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 102,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 91,526 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,804 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 68,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 63,203 miles

rear brake pipes are lightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 63,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,092 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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AY51 CLZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 CLZ, 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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AY51 CLZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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