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Y715 GDW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,465 mi
Last recorded53,465 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 GDW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,465 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Nearside Rear nail in tread and sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has edge wear , perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,273 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Nearside Rear nail in tread and sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has edge wear , perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,793 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 44,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust flex pulling away

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,329 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,359 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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Y715 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y715 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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Y715 GDW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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