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SF51 LJC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 LJC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,094 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,041 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 1 Nov 2013 46,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,380 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 42,380 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 37,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,997 miles

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)

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on lower limit

Fail 11 Jun 2009 24,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,027 miles

under side of vehicle has heavy corrosion.

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 LJC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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