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RX51 EFN

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EFN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 98,797 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,324 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers have reduced dampening effect

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken off rear silencer

Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken off rear silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,834 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,834 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,211 miles

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

long travel to parking brake lever

Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,200 miles

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

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

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

long travel to parking brake lever

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,312 miles

High level brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,797 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,084 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread area. On tread area

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,894 miles

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2005 19,580 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 EFN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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