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X689 HVL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 HVL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to flexi pipe on limit corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to flexi on limit correded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,327 miles

all metal brake pipes are pitted but not excessively

front number plate is damaged

offside front tyre is on minimum legal limit

rear brake efforts are low on both foot brake and handbrake

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,210 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sill slightly corrodid both sides

rear shockers slightly leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,080 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall does not reach cords.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,836 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall does not reach cords.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,562 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 61,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,253 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,488 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 46,836 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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X689 HVL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc 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 X689 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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X689 HVL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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