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Y172 BLS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 BLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,560 miles

Em light illuminated

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 79,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Em light illuminated

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear high level stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front cv gator starting to split

Rear both inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front cv gator starting to split

Rear both inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on insidedge slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,748 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust flexy pipe worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not showing cords

advise surface corrosion ofside rear outer sill at rear

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,719 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,808 miles

advise surface cut on nsf tyre sidewall not showing cords

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise surface cut on nsf tyre sidewall not showing cords

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,374 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 49,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,319 miles

brake pipes at rear been painted

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 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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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Y172 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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