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Y416 BNG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 BNG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 124,752 miles

fuel breather hoses corroded through at n/s rear.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 3 May 2013 124,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel breather hoses corroded through at n/s rear.

n/s front brake binding slightly.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 118,958 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,007 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,494 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all brake pipes heavily oiled/greased.

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,809 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,971 miles

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,986 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 79,986 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y416 BNG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y416 BNG, 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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Y416 BNG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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