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Y541 OHN

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 OHN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,044 miles

both aims weak x2

discs corroded

front no plate starting to delaminate

front subframe corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished x2

osf bottom ball joint dust cover starting to separte

osr wheel arch corroded

sump porrus /oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 84,044 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front subframe corroded

both aims weak x2

discs corroded

front no plate starting to delaminate

front wishbone rear bushes perished x2

osf bottom ball joint dust cover starting to separte

osr wheel arch corroded

sump porrus /oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,016 miles

front headlights frosted beam pattern not the best

front number plate delaminating

front subframe corroded/ and bottom arms

front tyres getting close on inner edges

oil leak/sump,porous

osf ball joint boot slightly insecure on base of ball joint

osf seatbelt poor recoil

osr suspenion arm 1of2 bent

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 80,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front headlights frosted beam pattern not the best

front number plate delaminating

front subframe corroded/ and bottom arms

front tyres getting close on inner edges

oil leak/sump,porous

osf ball joint boot slightly insecure on base of ball joint

osf seatbelt poor recoil

osr suspenion arm 1of2 bent

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat belt slow to retract and slight fluffing on edges

front no pate contaminated (BORDERLINE)!!!

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish x2

front x-member corroded,front of front subframe corroded,front chassis legs corroded,osr chassis leg corroded.

metal sections of brake flexi-hoses corroded

nsf anti-rollbar link rod slight play

nsf bottom ball joint slight play

oil leak around gearbox,sump porruss.

ps pipes corroded,front discs corroded,rear section of os main front to rear brake pipe corroded,nsf brake pipe corroded,ns rear section of main front to rear brake pipe corroded(BORDERLINE)!!

Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,619 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake imbalance 36%

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes at 22% imbalance, advise brake check

Fail 10 Feb 2012 73,211 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,703 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,768 miles

Brake pipes at front and rear have been greased

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipes at front and rear greased

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,020 miles

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,611 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 50,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,419 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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Y541 OHN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y541 OHN, 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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Y541 OHN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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