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Y164 TNS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,026 mi
Last recorded61,026 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 TNS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,026 miles

Nearside Rear outer and inner wheel arch panel corroded.

Offside Rear inner and outer wheel arch panels corroded.

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Rear bumper crossmember damaged,

Rear bumper damaged - some fasteners insecure.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear outer and inner wheel arch panel corroded.

Offside Rear inner and outer wheel arch panels corroded.

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Rear bumper crossmember damaged,

Rear bumper damaged - some fasteners insecure.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,550 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,620 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and soft

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and soft

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,701 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,965 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,762 miles

Coolant hose clip heavily corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,762 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Coolant hose clip heavily corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,143 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes have some localised corrossion.

Both metal brake pipes feeding rear brake drums corroded.

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,943 miles

Metal brake pipes feeding both rear flexible brake hoses and brake drums corroded ! †

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,943 miles

Metal brake pipes feeding both rear flexible brake hoses and brake drums corroded ! †

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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Y164 TNS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y164 TNS, 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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Y164 TNS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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