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RX51 ECV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,439 mi
Last recorded62,439 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,614 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded and front pads wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,592 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,217 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 47,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,312 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,319 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,971 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 24,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 24,977 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 ECV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

RX51 ECV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ECV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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