CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP51 DTU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 DTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,783 miles

Both rear wheel arched corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses front&rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak at engine

Rear bumper brackets deteriorated but still secure

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front&Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 54,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear wheel arched corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses front&rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak at engine

Rear bumper brackets deteriorated but still secure

Rear exhaust mount corroded off but still supported

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front&Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,847 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,847 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 44,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,255 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,927 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,689 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 29,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 17,135 miles

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

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

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
Full Hyundai Accent reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP51 DTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP51 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP51 DTU?

You can check the full history of SP51 DTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP51 DTU registered?

SP51 DTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is SP51 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 DTU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 DTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP51 DTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.