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Y581 JBM

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,368 mi
Last recorded168,368 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 JBM
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2014 168,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 163,126 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

n/s wiper linkage worn

o/s dip beam dim

o/s/r steel brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2013 163,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

n/s wiper linkage worn

o/s dip beam dim

o/s/r steel brake pipe rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2012 159,025 miles

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

Oil leak

battery ibsecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 159,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery ibsecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 154,282 miles

nail in Offside front tyre

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 4 Jul 2011 154,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in Offside front tyre

off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Jun 2011 153,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 149,775 miles

clutch pipe corroded

nearside headlamp casing cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 149,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

clutch pipe corroded

nearside headlamp casing cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 144,509 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2009 144,487 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 139,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 128,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 109,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped slightly

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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Y581 JBM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y581 JBM, 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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Y581 JBM is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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