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Y159 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,421 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,421 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,727 miles

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

slight bind on offside front brakes

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,564 miles

eml on

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,564 miles

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

eml on

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have cracks to outer walls

Pass 9 Feb 2008 28,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,334 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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Y159 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y159 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 Y159 HWF registered?

Y159 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y159 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 HWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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