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SF51 AKG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

41,956 mi
Last recorded41,956 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 AKG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,025 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering belt slack

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,196 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE BLOWN

Fail 14 Jun 2022 38,195 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE BLOWN

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrotion (1.1.11 (c))

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrotion (1.1.11 (c))

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,626 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,131 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,390 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,156 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,710 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,656 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL = RUBBER OFF

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,565 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 14,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,972 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 13,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,985 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 AKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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