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Y167 BLS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 BLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

nearside rear parking brake application is low

rear service brake application is low

tailgate has been damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 98,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

nearside rear parking brake application is low

rear service brake application is low

tailgate has been damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,925 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air flow meter disconnected

Fail 10 Nov 2009 85,921 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air flow meter disconnected

engine running rough

Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,843 miles

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

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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Y167 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y167 BLS, 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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Y167 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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