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Y117 COT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 COT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,071 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,447 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,441 miles

spare wheel flat

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

engine warning light on

spare wheel flat

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,761 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION MINOR LEAK ON FRONT JOINT SUGGEST REPAIR

brake furrels corrosion

osf seat belt assistance required on retraction of seat belt.

water in boot

Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION MINOR LEAK ON FRONT JOINT SUGGEST REPAIR

brake furrels corrosion

osf seat belt assistance required on retraction of seat belt.

water in boot

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,304 miles

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

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

clutch starting to wear & friction smell.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,389 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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Y117 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y117 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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Y117 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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