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SN51 MLU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 MLU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,695 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 85,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,392 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 83,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,047 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 76,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,130 miles

Battery is loose.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount is loose.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 72,128 miles

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

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

Battery is loose.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount is loose.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,614 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,411 miles

rear section of main front to rear brakr pipe corroded at rear joint area

slight exhaust blow at exhaust downpipe flexi section

Fail 25 Apr 2008 51,411 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low advise replacement

nearside front tyre on minimum 1.6 mm legal requirement, advise replacement now

rear section of main front to rear brakr pipe corroded at rear joint area

slight exhaust blow at exhaust downpipe flexi section

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,927 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front exhaust pipe flexi sheathing broken away and loose

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,927 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust pipe flexi sheathing broken away and loose

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,258 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 MLU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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