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Y492 SVS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,735 mi
Last recorded71,735 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 SVS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,735 miles

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

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe repaired

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,007 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 69,007 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,736 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 68,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,858 miles

Engine oil is low

Fail 5 Sep 2015 66,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine oil is low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,730 miles

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

Offside rear brake has very slight bind.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake has very slight bind.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,019 miles

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

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

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,915 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front gearbox mounting bolt is missing.

Front registration plate will need attention soon.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,915 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front gearbox mounting bolt is missing.

Front registration plate will need attention soon.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs are corroded.

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

Oil dipstick tube is broken.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,085 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,317 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,590 miles

windscreen wipers will need attention soon,advise to change.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,675 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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Y492 SVS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y492 SVS, 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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Y492 SVS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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