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Y239 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,360 mi
Last recorded136,360 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 136,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,245 miles

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

vehicle underbody has surface rust, n/s/r outer wheel arch covered with sealant unable to assess, o/s/r outer wheel arch has surface rust, rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

Pass 7 May 2014 126,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f inner arm has slight play

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 8 May 2013 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhuast corroded

underseal on the rear wheel arches cant fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2012 118,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody starting to rust. handbrake has reserve travel. o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant can not assess. both rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,178 miles

underbody starting to rust. handbrake has reserve travel. o/s rear outer wheel arch covered with filler/sealant can not assess. both rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Fail 4 Apr 2011 110,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 3 Mar 2010 106,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 106,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,457 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,437 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,039 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 69,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,619 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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Y239 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y239 HWF, 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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Y239 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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