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X297 AET

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 AET
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,688 miles

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front brake pads becoming low

Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,631 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

front bumper damaged

nearside front brake pads becoming low

sat-nav holder on windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 37,236 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,005 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,772 miles

n / s / front tyre on tread limmit

Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,265 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 12,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,690 miles

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

ecm light on

Pass 11 Jan 2007 9,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,266 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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X297 AET is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X297 AET, 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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What year was X297 AET registered?

X297 AET is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X297 AET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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