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Y661 FFJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 FFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,968 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,964 miles

Offside Front headlights lens deteriorating

Rear shockers have slight mist of oil

engine management lamp on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,963 miles

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

Offside Front headlights lens deteriorating

Rear shockers have slight mist of oil

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,726 miles

engine noisy

handbrake has slight travel

n/s/f inner wing brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,953 miles

exhaust flexi deteriating

o.s wiper splitting

o.s.f lower ball joint boot deteriating

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,312 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,311 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes greased

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,310 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes greased

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,069 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,068 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,060 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,056 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 28,581 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,581 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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Y661 FFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y661 FFJ, 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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Y661 FFJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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