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RX51 VCU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,502 mi
Last recorded97,502 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VCU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,502 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,372 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,007 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges,

recommend check tyre pressures

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 70,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,115 miles

front tyres at 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 45,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,453 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,327 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 27,835 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 VCU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

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