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Y495 KCB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,449 mi
Last recorded85,449 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 KCB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,449 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes corroded in places

n/s/r tyre is close too legal limit

o/s/f brake backplate damaged

o/s/f drop link worn

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,861 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv front brake discs slight worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,635 miles

high handbrake travel

Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high handbrake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,290 miles

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

all brake pipes coated with under seal

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,658 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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Y495 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y495 KCB, 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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Y495 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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