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Y421 GNY

2001 Hyundai Accent 1

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent 161,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 GNY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent 1
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 92,545 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 88,672 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 88,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 84,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 84,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front bumper damaged

advise front number plate cracked

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent 1?

Based on 1,073 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,225
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 63
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y421 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,341 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 1 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y421 GNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y421 GNY registered?

Y421 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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