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NK51 VVU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VVU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,873 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion has started around nearside rear wheel arch / outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,157 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,448 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 59,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,721 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONTWIPER SPLIT

Coolant leak

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Coolant leak

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONTWIPER SPLIT

REAR WIPER SPLIT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,586 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING THIN

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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 VVU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVU, 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 NK51 VVU registered?

NK51 VVU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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