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FJ51 KVE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KVE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

mil illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,979 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

mil illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

eml illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,136 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2017 83,127 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,723 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,194 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,194 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 48,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,055 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 44,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 37,401 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FJ51 KVE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FJ51 KVE, 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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FJ51 KVE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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