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Y548 AAH

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 AAH
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,435 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower wheel arches corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,198 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear lower wheel arches corroded

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 61,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear lower wheel arches corroded

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both lower rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,448 miles

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

rear silencer rear bracket corroded but still adequatly supported

Fail 17 Feb 2015 51,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear silencer rear bracket corroded but still adequatly supported

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

eng warning light illuminated

nearside headlight lens damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,498 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,395 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,044 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,999 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,013 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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Y548 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y548 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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Y548 AAH is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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