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Y579 MFT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 MFT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,966 miles

Brake pipes rusty

underside rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 104,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket adrift.

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer mounting bracket adrift.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 67,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,447 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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Y579 MFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y579 MFT, 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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Y579 MFT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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