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X542 DDM

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 DDM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,047 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,047 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,259 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,004 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,748 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,656 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing low on inside edges

Offside rear tyre contains slight cracks around tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,656 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both front tyres slightly wearing low on inside edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre contains slight cracks around tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,544 miles

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

exhaust contains corrosion

offside front tyre worn low

oil leaks on engine

slight play in offside rear D bush

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,796 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,705 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,013 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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X542 DDM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X542 DDM, 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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X542 DDM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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