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SF51 OFM

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,599 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,665 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,665 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,821 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,183 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 60,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,102 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 29,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,975 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 OFM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

SF51 OFM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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