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Y209 TNS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 TNS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 121,346 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 106,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 107,928 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 107,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2009 99,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 99,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

sump leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2008 93,272 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,311 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 65,900 miles

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

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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Y209 TNS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y209 TNS, 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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Y209 TNS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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