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Y254 HPL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 HPL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened to rear along fuel tank (3.6.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

engine man light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,365 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,360 miles

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

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)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,336 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,229 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,532 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,084 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 32,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,134 miles

Both front road tyre valves are slighty damaged

Both front wipers are split and smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,134 miles

Both front road tyre valves are slighty damaged

Both front wipers are split and smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,281 miles

Both front wipers smearing when tested

Front and rear number plates has plastic covering film still on which needs to be removed

Front brake pads are worn thin

Hand brake lever needs adjustment to travel

Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,281 miles

Both front wipers smearing when tested

Front and rear number plates has plastic covering film still on which needs to be removed

Front brake pads are worn thin

Hand brake lever needs adjustment to travel

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,803 miles

Battery insecure

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

Both front tyres are badly perish

Both front wipers are split

Both rear tyres are badly perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,086 miles

wrong battery fitted and not secure in tray

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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Y254 HPL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y254 HPL, 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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Y254 HPL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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