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Y558 AVG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 AVG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 73,607 miles

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

2 chassis bolts distorted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,263 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,480 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,041 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,459 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 34,459 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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Y558 AVG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y558 AVG, 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 Y558 AVG registered?

Y558 AVG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y558 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 AVG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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