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Y558 OBJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,790 mi
Last recorded114,790 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 OBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,790 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,282 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,223 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,223 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 60,364 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,364 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,532 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y558 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

Y558 OBJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y558 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y558 OBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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