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Y185 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 126,087 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 122,899 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 122,843 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel inop (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,933 miles

Advise; eml on.

Advise; engine slightly smokey.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [both sides] (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 102,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,030 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,870 miles

horn is slightly quiet

Fail 20 Dec 2013 82,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

horn is slightly quiet

Fail 5 Dec 2012 74,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,121 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,942 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,475 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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Y185 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y185 HWF, 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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Y185 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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