CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y173 WEW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 WEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive co/hc/lambda/ fail (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded through inner wing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded through inner wing

Offside Front to rear slight corrosion at rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both sides outer cv boots perished

nsf anti roll bar d bush has play

nsf tyre outer side wall perished cracking

nsr anti roll bar d bush has slight play

nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

osf anti roll bar d bush has play

osr tyre perished inner side wall cracking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,085 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,322 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,311 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,411 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,411 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,572 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,295 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Dec 2007 46,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,700 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine manegment light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,510 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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
Full Hyundai Accent reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y173 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y173 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y173 WEW?

You can check the full history of Y173 WEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y173 WEW registered?

Y173 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y173 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 WEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y173 WEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y173 WEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.