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SN51 PUV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 PUV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,400 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,028 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 90,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,288 miles

engin management light on

front discs corroded

rear no plate starting to distort

Fail 10 Feb 2011 73,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engin management light on

front discs corroded

rear no plate starting to distort

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,786 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 67,779 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,152 miles

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)

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,716 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 56,676 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 49,539 miles

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but not exccesive

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 PUV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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