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GN51 SFY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,353 mi
Last recorded91,353 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 SFY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,353 miles

Front beam patterns weak

Rear number plate discolouring

Fail 15 Sep 2021 91,353 miles

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

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

Front beam patterns weak

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,900 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,900 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,931 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 55,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,929 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear both rear tyres perrished

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,202 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres sidewalls slightly perrished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,555 miles

corrosion starting on offside rear metal pipe adjoining flexi pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,284 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 10,102 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,067 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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GN51 SFY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GN51 SFY, 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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What year was GN51 SFY registered?

GN51 SFY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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