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SN51 FHW

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,132 mi
Last recorded34,132 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 FHW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,132 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Underside of car covered in surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,706 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,142 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 20,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,530 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes at rear corroded

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,897 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no oil in engine,topped up 2ltr

Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,457 miles

Bonnet hinges partially seized

Fail 12 Sep 2006 8,457 miles

Bonnet hinges partially seized

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 5,180 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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SN51 FHW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SN51 FHW, 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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SN51 FHW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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