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RX51 EAK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EAK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,646 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cv boots perished heavily

eml on

exhaust corroded

foot brake peddal rubber worn

front pads wearing low

front tyres 2mm and off side rear

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,898 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both r tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both r tyres perished on outer walls

check engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,164 miles

Slight play in both front anti roll bar mount bushes.

Pass 11 May 2011 72,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,516 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 May 2009 53,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 48,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 37,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,929 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 EAK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX51 EAK, 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 EAK registered?

RX51 EAK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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