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Y542 BSG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 BSG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,809 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,809 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,916 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

components under vehicle very corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,916 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

components under vehicle very corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,565 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,420 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,385 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 63,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,532 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,529 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2007 53,845 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 53,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,687 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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Y542 BSG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y542 BSG, 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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Y542 BSG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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