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Y226 KBU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 KBU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,672 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 37,672 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,214 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 33,214 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mecinisum missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,252 miles

battery slightly insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2014 22,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,153 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe slighty deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,333 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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Y226 KBU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y226 KBU, 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 Y226 KBU registered?

Y226 KBU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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