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VX51 FPA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FPA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,450 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2012 128,975 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2011 117,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 117,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,389 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2010 106,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,580 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,121 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 FPA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc 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 VX51 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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