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NK51 OFT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 OFT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 122,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake travel almost on limit advise to checkand ajust

very dry and scaly rear inner sills advise to wax oil

Pass 17 Jun 2017 116,248 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever and stiff in operation (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever and stiff in operation (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2017 115,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,095 miles

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2016 108,014 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear suspension area repair covered with filler

Fail 22 May 2015 102,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2014 96,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamps deteriated slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,683 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

park brake cable insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,111 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,860 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 63,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,011 miles

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,572 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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NK51 OFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NK51 OFT, 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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NK51 OFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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