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Y246 DCY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 DCY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,491 miles

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

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

engine check light on

front & rear suspension coil spring saddles corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine check light on

front & rear suspension coil spring saddles corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 82,073 miles

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Fail 1 May 2012 82,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 exhaust is leaking.

Engine management light is on.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

N/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 5 May 2011 76,907 miles

Driveshaft outer gaiters are perishing.

Engine management light is on.

N/s front ABS sensor looks in poor condition.

Fail 5 May 2011 76,907 miles

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

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

Driveshaft outer gaiters are perishing.

Engine management light is on.

N/s front ABS sensor looks in poor condition.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,534 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,524 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light is on.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,016 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,270 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 55,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads are getting low.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Pass 3 May 2007 47,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 47,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 39,983 miles

Rear indicators starting to lose amber colouration.

Rear tyres perishing & n/s is close to the limit.

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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Y246 DCY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y246 DCY, 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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Y246 DCY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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