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X462 EJE

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 EJE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,059 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,597 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,325 miles

All tyres primary for winter use.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 57,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All tyres primary for winter use.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,030 miles

all tyres are primary for winter use!

rear brakes do not lock!

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 40,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,413 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,565 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 7 Aug 2009 29,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,589 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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X462 EJE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X462 EJE, 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 X462 EJE registered?

X462 EJE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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