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RX51 USF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,330 mi
Last recorded108,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,309 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,227 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,277 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 55,705 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,461 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,144 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 USF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USF, 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 USF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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