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BU51 CHY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CHY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 42,752 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,773 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking due to age.175/70r13

Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,767 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70r13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking due to age.175/70r13

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 39,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 22,865 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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BU51 CHY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU51 CHY, 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 BU51 CHY registered?

BU51 CHY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 CHY safe to buy?

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