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Y527 VRH

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 VRH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,382 miles

Engine management light on

Front subframe slightly corroded on Offside front

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 94,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe slightly corroded on Offside front

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,244 miles

Engine Management light active

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,244 miles

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

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

Engine Management light active

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,843 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,688 miles

Offside front tyre 2.4mm low on edges ..175/70/13/82t

Rear exhaust bracket not secure on silencer ..[part of silencer]

Spare tyre defective

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Wheel centres missing

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre 2.4mm low on edges ..175/70/13/82t

Oil level low

Rear exhaust bracket not secure on silencer ..[part of silencer]

Spare tyre defective

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Wheel centres missing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,623 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,958 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Nearside headlight bulb holder slight loose

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,311 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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Y527 VRH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y527 VRH, 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 Y527 VRH registered?

Y527 VRH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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