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BV51 GNO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GNO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,616 miles

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

corrosion rear brake pipe to cylinders

corrosion rear brake pipes to hoses

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside mirror cracked

offside outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

rear exhaust rear bracket broken

wear and pitting front discs

wear both rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion rear brake pipe to cylinders

corrosion rear brake pipes to hoses

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside mirror cracked

offside outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

rear exhaust rear bracket broken

wear and pitting front discs

wear both rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,841 miles

both rear brake pipes to hose corroded

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

headlights deteriorated and output reduced

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

smoke emitted after long idle

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 19 Jun 2015 117,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes to hose corroded

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

headlights deteriorated and output reduced

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

smoke emitted after long idle

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,969 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

binding on nearside rear brake

blue smoke emitted at long idle

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,969 miles

binding on nearside rear brake

blue smoke emitted at long idle

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,375 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pieps to hoses

corrosion on forward section of front subframe

corrosion on rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion on rear outer sills

drivers door mirror cracked

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2013 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pieps to hoses

corrosion on forward section of front subframe

corrosion on rear brake pipes to cylinders

corrosion on rear outer sills

drivers door mirror cracked

wear in both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,630 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,630 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,975 miles

offside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

wipers only work on fastest speed

Fail 25 May 2010 65,975 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

wipers only work on fastest speed

Pass 28 May 2009 56,774 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

uneven wear on both rear tyres

wear on nearside anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 30 May 2008 49,427 miles

wipers only work on fast speed

Pass 25 May 2007 40,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,439 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 32,439 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BV51 GNO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV51 GNO, 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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BV51 GNO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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