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Y283 FOO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,024 mi
Last recorded132,024 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 FOO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 132,024 miles

eng.misfire

Fail 2 Sep 2009 132,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

eng.misfire

n/s/r bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Aug 2008 122,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres 2mm tread left

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deterioration

hand brake travel close to limit

slight wear n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Apr 2007 104,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 104,400 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper rubber missing

slight wear n/s/f t/rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 87,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y283 FOO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y283 FOO, 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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Y283 FOO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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