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Y118 YBK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 YBK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,585 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak at engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on dash

high level brake light does not work

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,346 miles

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,415 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,334 miles

front tyres are wearing on edges

horn note is harsh

n/s/f seat belt is weak to retract

Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front side light bulbs are deterioated

front tyres are wearing on edges

horn note is harsh

n/s/f seat belt is weak to retract

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,306 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,140 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre is heavily perrished and tread is close to legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,140 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre is heavily perrished and tread is close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,282 miles

FRONT PADS WORN.REAR BRAKES NOISEY ON APPLICATION.N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING TWISTED.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,421 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 30,421 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y118 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y118 YBK, 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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Y118 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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