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Y149 WRM

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 WRM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,395 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,392 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,649 miles

blades poor

hand brake high

surface corrosion to floors

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,635 miles

Emissions not tested smokes (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 84,483 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front cv boot slight deteriorated

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Nov 2015 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front cv boot slight deteriorated

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2014 8,276 miles

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2014 8,274 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,654 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,652 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 77,182 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,515 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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Y149 WRM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y149 WRM, 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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Y149 WRM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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