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RX51 AEM

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,308 mi
Last recorded90,308 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 AEM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,308 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 64,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,019 miles

REAR SEATS ARE OCCUPIED BY BABY SEATS

Fail 1 Oct 2009 62,018 miles

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

REAR SEATS ARE OCCUPIED BY BABY SEATS

Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,275 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 52,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,380 miles

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

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

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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RX51 AEM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RX51 AEM, 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 RX51 AEM registered?

RX51 AEM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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