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Y157 LCK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,531 mi
Last recorded61,531 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 LCK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 r 13 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at the rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 50,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 50,492 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,862 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 44,862 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,931 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,227 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,884 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 24,884 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 LCK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc 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 Y157 LCK, 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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Y157 LCK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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