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Y331 GDW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,917 mi
Last recorded52,917 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 GDW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit I=4mm c=3mm o=4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit I=2mm c=3mm o=2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit I=2mm c=3mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

added 1 litre engine oil for EGA test

park brake travel quite long

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,334 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,893 miles

gearbox noiesy

Fail 20 Feb 2013 27,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

gearbox noiesy

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,688 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 18,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 10,693 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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Y331 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y331 GDW, 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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Y331 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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