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Y427 BNG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 BNG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,062 miles

Engine light is on

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 82,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine light is on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,152 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,152 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 33,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R BADLY CRACKED ON SIDE WALL

Pass 17 May 2006 33,041 miles

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

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R BADLY CRACKED ON SIDE WALL

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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Y427 BNG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y427 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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Y427 BNG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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