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Y422 GTU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,689 mi
Last recorded52,689 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 GTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,689 miles

abs light not lighting up

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

abs light not lighting up

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,029 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,029 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,962 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,289 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

centre caps fitted

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,598 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,445 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 22,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,224 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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Y422 GTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GTU, 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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What year was Y422 GTU registered?

Y422 GTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 April 2001.

Is Y422 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 GTU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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