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Y551 KUJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,978 mi
Last recorded102,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 KUJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 102,978 miles

brake fluid needs top up

clutch peddle rubber missing

corrosion front discs

engine burning oil (border pass) blue smoke

engine management lamp on dash

front brakes out of balance (200/150 kg) border pass

lazy cat converter

n/s front indicator fade

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing when spun

noise power steer belt on lock

nut and washer missing lower alternator bolt

Fail 11 Jul 2008 102,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 102,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

all wiper blades need change

border pass co at second fast idle test

border pass engine burning oil blue smoke

engine belt noise

engine man light on dash

fade front indicators

lazy n/s handbrake

missing clutch peddle rubber

Pass 7 Jul 2007 86,951 miles

front side lamp bulbs needed (dimming) †rear wiper split †engine burning oil †front indicators fade †lambda sensor cables hanging loose †corrosion front discs

Fail 7 Jul 2007 86,951 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front side lamp bulbs needed (dimming) †rear wiper split †engine burning oil †front indicators fade †lambda sensor cables hanging loose †corrosion front discs

Fail 1 May 2007 86,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 86,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

border pass blue smoke at idle also †tight bonnet hinges †front front side lamps dimming †both front indicators fading †corrosion on front discs

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,887 miles

front brakes slight grabbing †front brake pads low and disc corrosion †high level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Mar 2006 69,887 miles

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

front brakes slight grabbing †front brake pads low and disc corrosion †high level brake lamp inoperative

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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Y551 KUJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y551 KUJ, 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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Y551 KUJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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