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Y493 BLS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,433 mi
Last recorded40,433 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 BLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 40,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,191 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 16,191 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y493 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y493 BLS, 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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What year was Y493 BLS registered?

Y493 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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