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Y521 KCB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,043 mi
Last recorded29,043 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 KCB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,042 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,142 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 28,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,441 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,583 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play O/s/r (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,027 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 21,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,925 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,841 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,777 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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Y521 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y521 KCB, 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 KCB registered?

Y521 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y521 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 KCB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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