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Y698 UCC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,937 mi
Last recorded75,937 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 UCC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,937 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,892 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,393 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,393 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,170 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,928 miles

n/s abs ring broken clutch sliping

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s abs ring broken clutch sliping

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,744 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,887 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front n/s & o/s tyres slight cracks on side walls

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,333 miles

front n/s & o/s tyres slight cracks on side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,310 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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Y698 UCC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y698 UCC, 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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Y698 UCC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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