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EX51 VLW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 VLW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,913 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 66,556 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Approx 3mm left on front outer brake pads, unable to see inners + front discs badly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 49,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,246 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,253 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,253 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,283 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 19,988 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 VLW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX51 VLW, 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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What year was EX51 VLW registered?

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

Is EX51 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 VLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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