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SF51 AEB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 AEB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,758 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,575 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded forward sections of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

mil light on.

Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,550 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and joint worn. (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded forward sections of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes. (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

mil light on.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,327 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded / Leaking slightly

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust section corroded / Leaking slightly

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded, several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 35,233 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded, several brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surface, brake pipes from master cyclinder to front to rears corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surface, brake pipes from master cyclinder to front to rears corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,504 miles

engine light is on

front discs are corroded on the inner surfaces

the front to rear brake pipes from the master cylinder are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,769 miles

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

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

front discs are corroded on the inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,753 miles

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

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

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

front discs are corroded on the inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,467 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 23,398 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front sections of both front to rear brakepipes corroded

nearside front tyre sidewll cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,969 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 20,969 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 14,720 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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SF51 AEB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 SF51 AEB, 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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SF51 AEB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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