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Y109 COT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,290 mi
Last recorded85,290 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 COT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,290 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper split still clearing screen

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper split still clearing screen

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill sections (2.4.A.3)

n/s inner cv boot seeping greese

Fail 29 Jul 2017 77,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both sides headlamp cloudy

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Cv boot leaking slightly

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

both front and offside rear tyres low on tread

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,624 miles

rear number plate condition poor

slight play to offside track rod end

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,624 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate condition poor

slight play to offside track rod end

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,339 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp beam images are poor

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,507 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,167 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,643 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn and starting to perish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 19 Jul 2008 23,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,968 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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Y109 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y109 COT, 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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Y109 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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