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SP51 HXR

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,734 mi
Last recorded66,734 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HXR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,734 miles

Centre Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Lower Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from oil filter.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 58,004 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,801 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2009 36,705 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

n/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2009 36,703 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

n/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,908 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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SP51 HXR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HXR, 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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What year was SP51 HXR registered?

SP51 HXR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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