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OU51 KDO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KDO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,651 miles

smoke from exhaust poss oil corroded pipe clutch master cylinder

Fail 14 Nov 2012 120,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,273 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 116,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,669 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 26 Sep 2009 103,602 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,868 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 89,754 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,667 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,547 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,547 miles

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

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

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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OU51 KDO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OU51 KDO, 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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OU51 KDO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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