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Y389 WAO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,658 mi
Last recorded56,658 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 WAO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,658 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front fog lamps not working

oil leak at top of engine ,also engine burning oil

slight lift in offside front strut top mounting

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,995 miles

advise engine oil filter corroded and leaking slightly ,advise replacement soon.

advise front fog lamps inoperative.

advise rear surfaces of both front brake discs are corroded ,but ok to pass mot.

advise slight sticking on nearside and offside front service brakes.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 51,995 miles

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

advise engine oil filter corroded and leaking slightly ,advise replacement soon.

advise front fog lamps inoperative.

advise rear surfaces of both front brake discs are corroded ,but ok to pass mot.

advise slight sticking on nearside and offside front service brakes.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,712 miles

engine using oil

front foglamps not working

Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,712 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine using oil

front foglamps not working

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,210 miles

exhaust blowing at flexy section on front pipe

Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust blowing at flexy section on front pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,249 miles

slight wear in offside trackrod end

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,787 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing.

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside front wiper blade perished

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,038 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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Y389 WAO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y389 WAO, 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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Y389 WAO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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