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Y629 AEX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 AEX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,621 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear boot catch slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear boot catch slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,665 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,162 miles

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

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

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

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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Y629 AEX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y629 AEX, 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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Y629 AEX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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