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Y493 SNC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 SNC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,548 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,846 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 65,843 miles

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

Battery insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 60,412 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,251 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,197 miles

battery not secure

offside rear tyre tread close to limit

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 SNC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y493 SNC, 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 SNC registered?

Y493 SNC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y493 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y493 SNC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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