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Y171 COT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 COT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,398 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor is leaking grease

n/s/f seat belt is starting to fray

o/s/f brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,646 miles

coolent stains on water pump

engine oil leaks

exhaust system is heavily corroded

long handbrake travel

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking slightly

steering rack is leaking slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2009 63,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

coolent stains on water pump

engine oil leaks

exhaust system is heavily corroded

long handbrake travel

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking slightly

steering rack is leaking slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2008 61,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 57,475 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,567 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y171 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y171 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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What year was Y171 COT registered?

Y171 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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