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BU51 KAE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 KAE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,695 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 70,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheel arches corroded

oil level on min

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,555 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 60,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine burning oil/blue smoke on initial rev

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,602 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,262 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,732 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,494 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,796 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,229 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 KAE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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