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PX51 BYV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,698 mi
Last recorded82,698 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 BYV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,074 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,414 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,517 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,493 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,018 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,818 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 34,818 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,056 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 BYV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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