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Y249 BLJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,359 mi
Last recorded89,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 BLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,359 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,825 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

FRONT TYRES 2-3MM APPROX

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 86,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

FRONT TYRES 2-3MM APPROX

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to front subframe

front tyres 2-3mm and nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in windscreen offside

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,090 miles

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

chip in windscreen offside

nearside rear tyre 2mm

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,952 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,503 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 66,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,014 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 57,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,163 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 17,867 miles

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

slight damage to front suspension

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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Y249 BLJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y249 BLJ, 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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Y249 BLJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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