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Y262 PWJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 PWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,114 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 49,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,191 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,682 miles

EML on dash at time of test indecating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-bag lamp on dash at time of test indecating a fault

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,682 miles

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

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

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

EML on dash at time of test indecating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air-bag lamp on dash at time of test indecating a fault

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,864 miles

EML on dash at time of test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

EML on dash at time of test

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight cracking to nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,317 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,317 miles

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

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2007 29,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 26,725 miles

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

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

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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Y262 PWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y262 PWJ, 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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Y262 PWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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