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PX51 BGU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2015 123,946 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front subframe

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to front subframe

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,699 miles

front & rear brake pipes to flexies corroded

front subframe/suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 112,699 miles

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

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

front & rear brake pipes to flexies corroded

front subframe/suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,503 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,264 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,264 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,101 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 78,287 miles

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

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

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

both front indicator bulbs fading colour

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,394 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 68,348 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,176 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,602 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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PX51 BGU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PX51 BGU, 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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PX51 BGU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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