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WX51 EKY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,096 mi
Last recorded69,096 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 EKY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch has corosion

Fail 1 Feb 2016 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel arch has corosion

Fail 14 Oct 2015 69,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,491 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,038 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,788 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,179 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,274 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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WX51 EKY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WX51 EKY, 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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WX51 EKY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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