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Y49 YBK

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 YBK
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,542 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hand brake travelling.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake fluid low.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 51,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hand brake travelling.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake fluid low.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 40,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,645 miles

nearside front tyre is close to limit

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 36,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre is close to limit

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 29,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,911 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,793 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,495 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,795 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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Y49 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y49 YBK, 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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Y49 YBK is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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