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Y551 XGS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,941 mi
Last recorded70,941 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 XGS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Oil Level Below Minimum, Topped up 1.5 litres

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2013 66,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,593 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,780 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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Y551 XGS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y551 XGS, 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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What year was Y551 XGS registered?

Y551 XGS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y551 XGS safe to buy?

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