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Y422 BGB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 BGB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 88,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,545 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 78,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,145 miles

both front brake discs showing wear

exhaust system showing deterioration

front-rear brake pipe showing corrosion

nearside front brake slightly sticking

nearside rear brake pipe showing corrosion

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs showing wear

front-rear brake pipe showing corrosion

nearside front brake slightly sticking

nearside rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,662 miles

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

horn becoming slightly harsh sounding

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

horn becoming slightly harsh sounding

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,132 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 55,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y422 BGB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y422 BGB, 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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Y422 BGB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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