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Y301 JOW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 JOW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,786 miles

advise PAS pipe weaping

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded

advise rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,705 miles

advise rear brake service

advise slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 19 Dec 2014 78,705 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise n/s/r tyre worn uneven and close to legal limit

advise rear brake service

advise slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,652 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator

rear exhaust section corroded at joint

rear sill ends starting to corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coolant leak from radiator

o/s/f back plate corroded

rear exhaust section corroded at joint

rear sill ends starting to corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,418 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

slight weap from radiator

Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,808 miles

park brake travel

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,175 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 54,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,830 miles

advise rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 22 Dec 2009 47,827 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,504 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 31,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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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Y301 JOW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y301 JOW, 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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Y301 JOW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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