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Y179 NYC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 NYC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 94,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,885 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,139 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 77,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle os slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,919 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear of outer sill has corrosion and top of rear wheel arch.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill has corrosion and top of rear wheel arch.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both "d" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear of outer sill has corrosion and top of rear wheel arch.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill has corrosion and top of rear wheel arch.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,530 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,622 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,895 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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Y179 NYC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y179 NYC, 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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Y179 NYC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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