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Y157 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,272 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,189 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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Y157 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y157 HWF, 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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What year was Y157 HWF registered?

Y157 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y157 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 HWF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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