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HF51 EAE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EAE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,796 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering feed hose slight oil seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,722 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 33,722 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

advise nearside front tyre no date on tyre

advise offside front tyre over 10years old

Pass 28 Oct 2022 27,637 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise nearside front tyre has no date on side wall

advise offside front tyre 10 years old

Fail 27 Oct 2022 27,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise nearside front tyre has no date on side wall

advise offside front tyre 10 years old

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 21,162 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 18,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 16,159 miles

Advise both front tyres have slight surface perishing / cracking to sidewalls

Advise nearside rear tyre has perishing and some cracks around circumference of sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,648 miles

Advise perishing to nearside rear tyre

Advise slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,141 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2014 11,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,895 miles

high leval brake light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2008 8,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,480 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 6,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,479 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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HF51 EAE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF51 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 EAE registered?

HF51 EAE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HF51 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 EAE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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