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DK51 KYB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 KYB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,777 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,592 miles

Front drive shaft constant velocity boot perished but preventing the ingress of dirt (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 36,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front drive shaft constant velocity boot perished but preventing the ingress of dirt (both sides)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,672 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts and rear wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,203 miles

Engine light on

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,203 miles

Engine light on

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,008 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,008 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,137 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,137 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,948 miles

Fuel Tank Breather Pipe Slight Damp Mark

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

Small Chips To Windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,344 miles

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

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,819 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)

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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DK51 KYB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK51 KYB, 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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DK51 KYB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 KYB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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