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Y229 PTS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 PTS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2015 87,342 miles

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 87,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 83,340 miles

front brake pads low

mil light on

slight oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 83,340 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads low

mil light on

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,554 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,977 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,975 miles

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,570 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 40,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,210 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,620 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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Y229 PTS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y229 PTS, 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 Y229 PTS registered?

Y229 PTS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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