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Y236 YJF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,216 mi
Last recorded63,216 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 YJF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 63,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (on limit) (1.1.11 (c))

eml lamp on

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 62,226 miles

EML lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 62,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine speed unstable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EML lamp on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml lamp on

front and rear-all suspension components heavily corroded and rusty

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 58,293 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 58,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components heavily corroded

eml lamp on

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,820 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 48,606 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,606 miles

front discs worn/corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,606 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 40,146 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,526 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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Y236 YJF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y236 YJF, 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 Y236 YJF registered?

Y236 YJF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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