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Y485 RTP

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,695 mi
Last recorded140,695 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 RTP
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 140,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,554 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 134,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,426 miles

Coolant leak ()

OSF bracket bolt bent but still secure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

OSF bracket bolt bent but still secure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,878 miles

Items removed from view

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing out of shape and perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2015 104,878 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing out of shape and perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2014 92,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2013 62,296 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated. centre stoplight not working.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,296 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated. centre stoplight not working.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 74,752 miles

2 chips in windscreen zone a. rear number plate poor condition

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,752 miles

2 chips in windscreen zone a. rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm and worn on edges

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

high level stop light inop

oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm and worn on edges

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

high level stop light inop

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,689 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,098 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,375 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,304 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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Y485 RTP is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y485 RTP, 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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Y485 RTP is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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