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RX51 AKG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,314 mi
Last recorded84,314 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 AKG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,269 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,473 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

rear exhaust mount weak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,473 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine Management light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,267 miles

water pump and alternator bearings are noisey

Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

water pump and alternator bearings are noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,419 miles

Handbrake lever travel high and nearside effort lags ?

Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,410 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside handbrake efficiency low...advise attention

rear indicators faded.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,236 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated/bent

n/s/f tyre worn low,close to wear indicators

oil leak,appears to be from rocker cover gask.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,933 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,732 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,743 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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RX51 AKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AKG, 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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RX51 AKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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