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Y272 KCW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 KCW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,536 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 68,608 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 51,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,276 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 39,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 36,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y272 KCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y272 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 Y272 KCW registered?

Y272 KCW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y272 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 KCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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