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Y521 SEO

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 SEO
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,737 miles

engine warning lamp illuminated on instrument panel

rear tyres cracking but no cords visible

Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,737 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine warning lamp illuminated on instrument panel

rear tyres cracking but no cords visible

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,594 miles

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

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

two litre of oil used

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,398 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 34,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,781 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat in car but not fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,526 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,159 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 25,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,975 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 SEO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SEO, 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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Y521 SEO is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y521 SEO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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