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X685 HVL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 HVL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2015 108,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 93,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,472 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,974 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall poor/ o/s/r shocker damp/ surface corrosion on n/s/f brakepipe

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,256 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes / exhaust corroded /

Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,256 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on various brake pipes / exhaust corroded /

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,515 miles

brake pipes greased exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,292 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 29,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,872 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet hinges very stiff

front bumper scratched

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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X685 HVL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X685 HVL, 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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X685 HVL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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