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PK51 FWU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,426 mi
Last recorded69,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FWU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,426 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,427 miles

Rear Arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

Rear suspension and inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,815 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,814 miles

Rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,186 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 65,186 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,481 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,399 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Smoke omitted from exhaust on limits

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,283 miles

Rear brake pipes coorded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,672 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,672 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,734 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,574 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 50,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 49,316 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,484 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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PK51 FWU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PK51 FWU, 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 PK51 FWU registered?

PK51 FWU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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