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Y217 COT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,043 mi
Last recorded74,043 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 COT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 74,043 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 74,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,709 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes rusting

Windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Aug 2012 69,709 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipes rusting

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,498 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,675 miles

Engine oil level low

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,675 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 46,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,967 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 31,967 miles

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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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Y217 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y217 COT, 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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What year was Y217 COT registered?

Y217 COT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y217 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 COT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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