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SF51 LUA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 LUA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,578 miles

vehicle underside has quite a bit of surface corrosion but not excessive

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

vehicle underside has quite a bit of surface corrosion but not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,511 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,847 miles

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,426 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,661 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Advise on play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2008 56,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Advise on play in steering rack

Advise on wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,616 miles

Advise on brake reading on o/s/r brake low

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,616 miles

Advise on brake reading on o/s/r brake low

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Advise on unable to check n/s/r seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2005 27,481 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 LUA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LUA, 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 SF51 LUA registered?

SF51 LUA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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