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SP51 EUW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EUW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 116,861 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting starting to split

both rear arches corroded

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 9 May 2015 107,979 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 107,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,055 miles

exhaust has a minor blow around flexi area

front discs inner surfaces corroded and slight judder

sump corroded and damp

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,082 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake disc showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner surface

sills and wheel arches corroded plastic covers fitted on sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2013 92,080 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp unit has a old bulb loose inside it

offside front brake disc showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner surface

sills and wheel arches corroded plastic covers fitted on sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2012 85,729 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)

both rear wheel arches rusting

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear wheel arches rusting

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,549 miles

lower radiator hose clip corroded and slight leak around the hose

offside sill showing signs of corrosion,side skirts fitted not allowing full assessment of sill

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,916 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,915 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

freeplay in h/brake cable

o/s rear brake sticking.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,748 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,460 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 42,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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SP51 EUW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SP51 EUW, 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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SP51 EUW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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