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DE51 HCO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HCO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,655 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Mar 2015 103,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

horn grating

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

horn grating

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,852 miles

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion ??

front discs rusty as if standing alot ??

o/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on edge ???

rear axle bars slight corrosion ??

Pass 4 May 2011 78,878 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 73,968 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

service brake anti slip pad slightly detriorated

Fail 15 May 2010 73,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

service brake anti slip pad slightly detriorated

Pass 20 May 2009 57,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 48,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,305 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,302 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2005 33,278 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split not affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Dec 2005 33,278 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split not affecting drivers view

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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DE51 HCO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE51 HCO, 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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DE51 HCO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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