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X97 KKG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,693 mi
Last recorded51,693 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 KKG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,693 miles

Rear Handbrake readings low.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,693 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating O/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Handbrake readings low.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre punture

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,245 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre punture

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,136 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2015 43,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,769 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 42,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,101 miles

o\s\n\s\f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,240 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,509 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,854 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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X97 KKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X97 KKG, 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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X97 KKG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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