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VX51 DXY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 DXY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 133,901 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 133,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 127,470 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust back box rear mounting brackt broken, but system still secure

handbrake lever close to limit of travel

Fail 4 Jul 2011 127,470 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box rear mounting brackt broken, but system still secure

handbrake lever close to limit of travel

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,512 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2010 106,512 miles

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

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2009 83,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and worn thin on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and worn thin on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2009 83,620 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and worn thin on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and worn thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,828 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)

eront and rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 64,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,588 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 46,908 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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VX51 DXY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX51 DXY, 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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VX51 DXY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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