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FE51 VGY

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VGY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2022 95,902 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shockers corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,056 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in the Nearside rear Tyre within the tread

Offside Front Tyre valve not visible on the Offside front Wheel, Hidden behind wheel trim

Offside number plate light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2021 93,056 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to caliper been loose (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe broken at the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Brake caliper is loose, bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cracks in the Nearside rear Tyre within the tread

Offside Front Tyre valve not visible on the Offside front Wheel, Hidden behind wheel trim

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,921 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front subframe corroded been welded before

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,227 miles

Front roll bar D bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front roll bar D bushes worn

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,766 miles

subframe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,723 miles

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

rear tyres are perished

Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,718 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,063 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint track rod end (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,796 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished outside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,790 miles

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

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

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,477 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade deteriating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,632 miles

advise both front cv boots cracking

advise condition of exhaust front pipe

advise offside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

advise only to slight corrosion lip to both front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,257 miles

advise nearside front side light dim

advise offside front wiper split

advise slight smoking from exhaust on first rev after left ticking over

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,797 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise high level brake light inop

advise nearside front tyre on 2mm and side wall cracking

advise only to slight staining to rear numberplate

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,517 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,434 miles

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

both wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,675 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 22,612 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 VGY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FE51 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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