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RX51 VBC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,009 mi
Last recorded51,009 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 32,034 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 16,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,555 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,094 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,952 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 11,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 6,272 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 VBC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

Is RX51 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VBC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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