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Y242 EFT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 EFT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,781 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,307 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut

oil filler cap missing

possible noise from o/s/f wheel bearing requires further investigation to confirm

Fail 9 Jul 2008 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut

oil filler cap missing

possible noise from o/s/f wheel bearing requires further investigation to confirm

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,895 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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Y242 EFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y242 EFT, 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 Y242 EFT registered?

Y242 EFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y242 EFT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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