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Y688 GDW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 GDW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 55,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,017 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,160 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 50,158 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,044 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,585 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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Y688 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y688 GDW, 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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Y688 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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