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Y124 YBK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 YBK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

front number plate cracked

o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes at rear

surface corrosion various suspension parts

Pass 18 May 2016 77,984 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edge. (The N/S quite badly.)

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

The N/S wiper is starting to split.

The front number plate is damaged.

The idle speed was difficult to control.

exhaust is rusty

Fail 13 May 2016 77,984 miles

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

Both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edge. (The N/S quite badly.)

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

The N/S wiper is starting to split.

The front number plate is damaged.

The idle speed was difficult to control.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 73,772 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 69,464 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,531 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,180 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 60,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2010 58,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 52,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,165 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y124 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y124 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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Y124 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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