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Y521 HHU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,142 mi
Last recorded93,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 HHU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion starting on o/s sill

n/s/r ,o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,142 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion starting on o/s sill

n/s/r ,o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 79,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 79,073 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,978 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,127 miles

n/s parking brake performance down lower than o/s

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,055 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 40,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 32,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 24,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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Y521 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y521 HHU, 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 Y521 HHU registered?

Y521 HHU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y521 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 HHU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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