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Y638 BGD

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,523 mi
Last recorded50,523 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 BGD
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,245 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,068 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,504 miles

offside front & nearside front & rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 18,504 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front & nearside front & rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 171,099 miles

surface cracks in all four tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,822 miles

all four tyres cracking sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2007 15,822 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking sidewalls

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,236 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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Y638 BGD is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y638 BGD, 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 Y638 BGD registered?

Y638 BGD is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y638 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y638 BGD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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