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Y496 AEX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,422 mi
Last recorded67,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 AEX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 67,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine has slight misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure bumper end (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch/rear quarter and arch lip corroded,not within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 66,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at central joint. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 66,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at central joint. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,048 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

rear arches corroded, no sharp edges

rear shock absorber top mounts corroded,not excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,048 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged 2 pipes to rear (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

rear arches corroded, no sharp edges

rear shock absorber top mounts corroded,not excessive

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake drum inner rim corroding.

Split in offside rear tyre but not to cords.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake drum inner rim corroding.

Split in offside rear tyre but not to cords.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,715 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 55,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,402 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,233 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,443 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 27,828 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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Y496 AEX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y496 AEX, 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 Y496 AEX registered?

Y496 AEX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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