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Y524 KCB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,680 mi
Last recorded56,680 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 KCB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,488 miles

all under vehicle has corrosion

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,169 miles

ALL VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDERNEATH

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ALL VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDERNEATH

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,789 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under neath chassie,subframe,suspension (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under neath chassie,subframe,suspension (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,648 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,728 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,456 miles

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 22 Feb 2007 35,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,840 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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Y524 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y524 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 Y524 KCB registered?

Y524 KCB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y524 KCB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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