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Y516 OPV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 OPV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2014 118,856 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 118,856 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,176 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 110,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 101,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,535 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,535 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,695 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,441 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

additional stop lamp not working-unsure if connected

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,866 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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Y516 OPV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red 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 Y516 OPV, 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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Y516 OPV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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