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SN51 HCV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,679 mi
Last recorded66,679 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HCV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,679 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,256 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,500 miles

both front abs rings split

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,500 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front abs rings split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,418 miles

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

OSF tyre feathered on inside edge

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

Steel wheel fitted on OSR

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,411 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OSF tyre feathered on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steel wheel fitted on OSR

Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,713 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded on inner face

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,138 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 30,363 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,154 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 HCV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc 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 HCV, 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 HCV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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