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SJ51 NZZ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 NZZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,467 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,428 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,985 miles

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

Nearside front tyre requires urgent replacement

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre requires urgent replacement

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 28,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear wheel bearing has some roughness when rotated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,841 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has some roughness when rotated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,573 miles

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

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 NZZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 NZZ, 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 NZZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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