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FD51 EWG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,480 mi
Last recorded58,480 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 EWG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery not secure

Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,922 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,922 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 30,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,425 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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FD51 EWG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD51 EWG, 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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FD51 EWG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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