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X645 VYJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 VYJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,961 miles

Engine management light lit on dash

N/S/R Brake binding

O/S/R Hand brake weak

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light lit on dash

N/S/R Brake binding

O/S/R Hand brake weak

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,529 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,926 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 59,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,152 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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X645 VYJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X645 VYJ, 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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X645 VYJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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