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Y599 EPT

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 EPT
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 88,230 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,571 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,712 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,712 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,318 miles

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drive belts require attention

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 35,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drive belts require attention

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 33,890 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 31,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 29,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,648 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 23,642 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 20,325 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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Y599 EPT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y599 EPT, 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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Y599 EPT is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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