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SF51 KWX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 KWX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 116,449 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,156 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 87,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,922 miles

engine oil level is low

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

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust middle section is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,922 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light is on

engine oil level is low

exhaust middle section is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc is worn

offside front brake disc is worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine is noisey

engine management light is on

mas air flow sensor is not connected

nearside front brake disc is worn

offside front brake disc is worn

offside front brake pad wear indicator is hitting the brake disc

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,981 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

engine oil level is low

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust rear section one of three mounting hangers is broken

nearside front tyre tread is worn on it's inner edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,659 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,233 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 KWX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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