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SJ51 KJN

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 KJN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,769 miles

battery is insecure

both front to rear brake pipes front sections are corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

parking brake requires attention

Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery is insecure

both front to rear brake pipes front sections are corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

parking brake requires attention

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads are low

both headlight beam images are deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism requires attention

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,996 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre treads are low

both headlight beam images are deteriorated

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism requires attention

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2010 77,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,819 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 44,641 miles

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

1.various metal brake pipes starting to corrode. †2.n/s/r/ tyreworn on inside edge and has nail in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,286 miles

rear brake inbalance n/side low

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)

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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SJ51 KJN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SJ51 KJN, 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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SJ51 KJN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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