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SN51 HBX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HBX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 79,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,289 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 55,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,558 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,723 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,723 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 32,231 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,649 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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 HBX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 SN51 HBX, 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 HBX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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