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Y302 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,154 mi
Last recorded80,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,154 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 80,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,617 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine oil leaks.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage.

steel brake pipes corroded in various pklaces.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,141 miles

175/70/13t

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2mm and bald on inner edges[legal limit = 1.6mm]

front pads approx 90% worn

tracking

Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

175/70/13t

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2mm and bald on inner edges[legal limit = 1.6mm]

front pads approx 90% worn

tracking

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,871 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 43,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,792 miles

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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Y302 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y302 HWF, 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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Y302 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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