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Y215 WEW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 WEW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,605 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,309 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,391 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,358 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,610 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,610 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 2 May 2012 74,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,286 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,580 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,856 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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Y215 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc 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 Y215 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.

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Y215 WEW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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