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BU51 UBY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,279 mi
Last recorded81,279 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 UBY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,522 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,021 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,627 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 77,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,488 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 75,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,924 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,513 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,651 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,854 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,895 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,930 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition advise

Fail 19 May 2006 42,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear number plate in poor condition advise

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 UBY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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