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Y492 HHU

2001 Hyundai Accent 1

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent 161,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 HHU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent 1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,585 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 116,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 114,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 104,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 90,883 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 90,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent 1?

Based on 1,073 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,225
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
position lamp(s) not working 63
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
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Y492 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent 1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,341 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 1 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y492 HHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent 1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent 1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y492 HHU registered?

Y492 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y492 HHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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