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EX51 VLE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,643 mi
Last recorded112,643 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VLE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 104,551 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 104,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working hi level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,280 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 86,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

both rear tyre side walls wearing

air freshner on int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

no hi level brake light working

o/s/r tyre low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 11 Mar 2014 85,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,329 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 71,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 71,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,561 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,498 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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EX51 VLE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX51 VLE, 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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EX51 VLE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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