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Y534 AAH

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

72,038 mi
Last recorded72,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 AAH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 72,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 67,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,218 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,235 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Play in offside steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2020 64,251 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Dec 2019 64,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,526 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,526 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,754 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,459 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,434 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,716 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2014 57,703 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,250 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

tyres cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,564 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,406 miles

rear shocks starting to leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shocks starting to leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,430 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 49,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,174 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,846 miles

crack in screen

nearside front tyre worn on edge (advise replacement)

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,998 miles

crack in nearside screen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyre's misshaped

Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear tyre's misshaped

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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Y534 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y534 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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Y534 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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