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Y257 KCW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 KCW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaitor split but not allowing dirt ingress

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 94,030 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (FLEXI TO WHEEL CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,819 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 87,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 87,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 81,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,507 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 65,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,733 miles

long travel in footbrake

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,178 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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Y257 KCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y257 KCW, 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 Y257 KCW registered?

Y257 KCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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