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X247 VAY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,313 mi
Last recorded81,313 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 VAY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,313 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,000 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,056 miles

Eml light on

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,138 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,529 miles

front number plate

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear tyre walls cracking

smoke emissions

Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear tyre walls cracking

smoke emissions

Fail 25 Jun 2009 48,062 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion o/s main brake pipe

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,062 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,514 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,543 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,435 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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X247 VAY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X247 VAY, 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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X247 VAY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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