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FE51 UTA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UTA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 65,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,051 miles

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

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

engine management light on

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,587 miles

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

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,805 miles

Both rear tyres have radial crackes in outer side wall

Engine light on

O/S/F Tyre worn very low in parts on inner edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R Tyre has screw in tread area

O/S/R brake readings low foot/park

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,805 miles

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

Both rear tyres have radial crackes in outer side wall

Engine light on

O/S/F Tyre worn very low in parts on inner edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/R Tyre has screw in tread area

O/S/R brake readings low foot/park

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,205 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 26,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,224 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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FE51 UTA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE51 UTA, 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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FE51 UTA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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