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Y526 AAH

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,765 mi
Last recorded117,765 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 AAH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 117,765 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2012 110,386 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

n/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,409 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON .

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE , TREAD DEPTH LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TEMPORARY REPAIR HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 101,213 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON .

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDELIGHT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE , TREAD DEPTH LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TEMPORARY REPAIR HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,253 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

REAR ANTIROLL BAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

TEMPORARY REPAIR BEEN CARRIED OUT TO FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ENGINE MANGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE, TREAD DEPTH LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR ANTIROLL BAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

TEMPORARY REPAIR BEEN CARRIED OUT TO FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,538 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges 175 70 tr13

Front wiperblades smear

Pass 1 May 2007 58,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 48,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y526 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y526 AAH, 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 Y526 AAH registered?

Y526 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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