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GX51 VWH

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,878 mi
Last recorded120,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VWH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 120,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads low

handbrake reading weak

n/s/r sill corroded not to excess

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

vehicle smokes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 113,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 109,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,246 miles

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

oil leak-- sump corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 101,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak-- sump corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 93,752 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,377 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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GX51 VWH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX51 VWH, 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 GX51 VWH registered?

GX51 VWH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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