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Y172 BAA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 BAA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 82,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 82,594 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 71,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 71,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,448 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, poss front wheels toeing out.

Pass 18 May 2009 61,207 miles

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

front flashers starting to show white.

rear n/plate delaminating.

Fail 18 May 2009 61,207 miles

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

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

front flashers starting to show white.

rear n/plate delaminating.

Fail 15 May 2008 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front & rear number plate backing starting to peal

Pass 15 May 2008 54,878 miles

front & rear number plate backing starting to peal

Pass 24 May 2007 47,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,928 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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Y172 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y172 BAA, 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 Y172 BAA registered?

Y172 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y172 BAA safe to buy?

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