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Y458 GNY

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 GNY
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 98,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,162 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front steering suspension & braking components have slight corrosion

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,593 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seal belt slow to retract

n/s front wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2010 74,950 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seal belt slow to retract

n/s front wiper blade split

n/s rear brake binding slightly

oil warning light and ABS warning light flickers on and off

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,175 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front wiper blades in poor condition

handbrake warning lamp on all the time

o/s front mirror slightly loose

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2009 63,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front wiper blades in poor condition

handbrake warning lamp on all the time

o/s front mirror slightly loose

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,476 miles

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

drivers wing mirror held on by tape

Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

drivers wing mirror held on by tape

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,840 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y458 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 Y458 GNY, 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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Y458 GNY is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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