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Y271 FHG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,089 mi
Last recorded60,089 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 FHG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 60,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front brake pads on minimum thickness

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

OSR tyre on minimum tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 May 2011 47,807 miles

engine light on

rear wiper split

Fail 23 May 2011 47,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine light on

rear wiper split

Pass 5 May 2010 35,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,139 miles

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

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,598 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 18,240 miles

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

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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Y271 FHG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y271 FHG, 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 Y271 FHG registered?

Y271 FHG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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