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SN51 FJY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,232 mi
Last recorded53,232 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 FJY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 51,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,742 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 50,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 50,102 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,763 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,938 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,722 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,722 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,199 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,331 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 11,721 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 FJY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SN51 FJY, 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 FJY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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