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Y657 KAN

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 KAN
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,504 miles

all tyres perished and slightly distorted

slight corrosion of both rear main brake pipe

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,308 miles

Near side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Off side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,022 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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Near side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Off side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 38,992 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,838 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 34,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,393 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,400 miles

center exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

pin hole in o/s steering rack boot

screen chipped

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,857 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 22,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,882 miles

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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Y657 KAN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y657 KAN, 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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Y657 KAN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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