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Y308 RBK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,126 mi
Last recorded121,126 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 RBK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,591 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT TWISTED

NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

OIL WEEPS FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT TWISTED

NEARSIDE SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

OIL WEEPS FROM ENGINE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STAINED

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,369 miles

engine check light on.

high hand brake lever travel.

rear number plate water stained

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2008 82,365 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on.

high hand brake lever travel.

rear number plate water stained

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,434 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate stained

reserve travel on parking brake low

stone chips in front screen

Fail 4 Apr 2007 71,434 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Handbrake reserve travel low.

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

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

Rear number plate stained.

Stone chips on front screen.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,648 miles

Stone chips front screen.

all flashers faded.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 60,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

all flashers faded

stone chips front screen

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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Y308 RBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y308 RBK, 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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Y308 RBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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