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OV51 FKX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Diesel 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FKX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,215 miles

front tyres low tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres low tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2014 77,215 miles

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

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

front discs and brake pads worn and scord

front n/s/ and o/s brake pipes corroded rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r antiroll bar link bush worn

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,215 miles

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

front discs and brake pads worn and scord

front n/s/ and o/s brake pipes corroded rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r antiroll bar link bush worn

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,029 miles

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

advise anti-roll bar mounting rubbers worn

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise damp around steering rack

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs worn

advise low effort o/s/r handbrake

advise n/s/r outer sill corroded

advise o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise anti-roll bar mounting rubbers worn

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise damp around steering rack

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs worn

advise front wiper blades worn

advise low effort o/s/r handbrake

advise n/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise n/s/r outer sill corroded

advise o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

advise screw in o/s/r tyre tread and tread low advise replacement

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,619 miles

front exhaust flexi is worn

front tyres perishing

offside cv boot perished

rear springs corroding

slight signs of corrosion to nearside rear sill

Fail 2 Nov 2012 68,619 miles

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

front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit - recommend replacing

offside cv boot perished

rear springs corroding

slight signs of corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,088 miles

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

front brake pads are low

front tyre treads low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,287 miles

front pads getting low and discs slightly rusty

signs of oil leak, signs of oil around filler cap

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,315 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 48,169 miles

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

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)

o/s/r hand brake low effort

Fail 3 Nov 2007 41,391 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

low effort on offside rear handbrake

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,391 miles

front brake pads getting low

low effort on offside rear handbrake

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2006 34,832 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 34,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 28,604 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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OV51 FKX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV51 FKX, 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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OV51 FKX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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