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Y494 TKE

2001 Hyundai Accent

White Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 TKE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 83,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake warning light remains on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,640 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,062 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Number plates starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,117 miles

rear tyres perished on outer walls exhaust atachments corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 27,743 miles

washer bottle smells will require bottle and pipes cleaning out and refilling with spirit based addative

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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Y494 TKE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y494 TKE, 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 Y494 TKE registered?

Y494 TKE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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