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Y496 GBD

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 GBD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,560 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded[both]

Fail 27 Jul 2021 89,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded[both]

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,049 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both nearside and offside tyres showing fine ageing cracks

Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear both nearside and offside tyres showing fine ageing cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,609 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 44,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,243 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,815 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,752 miles

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

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

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 GBD is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y496 GBD, 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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Y496 GBD is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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