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HF51 FMC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FMC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,544 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,599 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,257 miles

Engine Slightly Smokey

Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,257 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine Slightly Smokey

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,155 miles

Engine Slightly Smokey

Fail 2 Jul 2013 57,155 miles

Engine Slightly Smokey

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,614 miles

Engine Slightly Smokey

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,614 miles

Engine Slightly Smokey

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,666 miles

handbrake has slight travel

high level stop light not working

rear wiper blade has split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,731 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 34,731 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,658 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 FMC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HF51 FMC, 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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HF51 FMC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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