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SP51 GKY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 GKY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 94,520 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,513 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRDED

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,482 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,051 miles

Engine burning oil

Engine check light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,051 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine burning oil

Engine check light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,434 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,103 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,103 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,220 miles

o/s/f cv boot cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut

o/s/f cv boot cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,856 miles

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

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

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

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

hi-level brake light inop - possibly not connected

nearside rear tail light lens cracked slightly, but not affecting operation or output

Fail 11 Aug 2006 40,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

hi-level brake light inop-possibly not connected

nearside rear tail light lens cracked slightly, but not affecting operation

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 GKY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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