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WA51 BFJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,015 mi
Last recorded120,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,015 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,623 miles

both cv boots heavily perished

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,498 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both cv boots heavily perished

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badley on inner edge

n/s/r tyre badley perrished

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,140 miles

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

both front constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

both rear tyres old and starting to perish

front brake discs corroded and heavily lipped

squeak from auxillary belt area

Fail 1 Feb 2014 93,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front constant velocity joint gaitors perishing

both rear tyres old and starting to perish

front brake discs corroded and heavily lipped

squeak from auxillary belt area

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,423 miles

rear brakes require inspection

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2013 87,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear brakes require inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre has slight run out on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,097 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 70,097 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,248 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,264 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 49,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 41,820 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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WA51 BFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA51 BFJ, 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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WA51 BFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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