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Y477 LCF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 LCF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 72,620 miles

EML Light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 72,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

EML Light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 54,926 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,749 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,876 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Perished And Damp With Grease

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,873 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,015 miles

Front Outer cv boots perished

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but not insecure

both headlamps marked

Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,796 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

battery slight movement

both front outer c/v boots perished

both rear tyres perished

exhaust joints corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,473 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

slight movement battery

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,982 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,560 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

rear number plate faded

slight noise nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,184 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

front anti roll bar worn slight movement in bush's

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,865 miles

nearside front wiperblade slightly split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,400 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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Y477 LCF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y477 LCF, 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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Y477 LCF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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