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Y438 FOB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 FOB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

b/s/r tyres cracked

engine management light on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

b/s/r tyres cracked

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,477 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,344 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,537 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread but no cords showing.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 266,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,028 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split †2.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †3.Centre & rear section of exhaust corroding †4.Brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,862 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges (2mm)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,003 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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Y438 FOB 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 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 Y438 FOB, 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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Y438 FOB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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