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HF51 FHW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FHW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,795 miles

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

Nearside arch corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside arch corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 77,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in exhaust system

Fail 15 May 2018 77,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 5 May 2017 74,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 May 2016 71,734 miles

slight oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 63,917 miles

advise corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2013 59,470 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 59,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,745 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2011 45,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,965 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 FHW 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 77.3%.

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 FHW, 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 HF51 FHW registered?

HF51 FHW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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