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SY51 BNJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,667 mi
Last recorded82,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,667 miles

corrosion around rear arches

front brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,659 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion around rear arches

front brake discs corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2011 82,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,742 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 69,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,769 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 65,769 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,731 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 55,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,438 miles

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

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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SY51 BNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SY51 BNJ, 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 SY51 BNJ registered?

SY51 BNJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SY51 BNJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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