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GK51 FYE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 FYE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 58,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,256 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 56,256 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,642 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 48,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,590 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 45,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer CV boots perishing

centre stop lamp not working

foot brake travel

rear brake balance poor

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,521 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer CV boots perishing

centre stop lamp not working

foot brake travel

rear brake balance poor

Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,074 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 41,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,977 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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GK51 FYE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK51 FYE, 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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GK51 FYE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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