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OU51 KFJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 49,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 46,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,690 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,766 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 33,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,993 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 17,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,672 miles

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,276 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 14,276 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,532 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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OU51 KFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OU51 KFJ, 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 OU51 KFJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU51 KFJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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