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Y161 COT

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

119,671 mi
Last recorded119,671 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 COT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,168 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 118,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 115,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,028 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

offside outer sill surface corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 111,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,021 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,021 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 100,329 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,104 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 97,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,465 miles

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2015 94,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 92,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,818 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 85,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2012 85,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,636 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 76,636 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 71,207 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 71,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,880 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,649 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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Y161 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 Y161 COT, 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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Y161 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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