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Y872 BLS

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,585 mi
Last recorded97,585 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 BLS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 97,585 miles

all brake pipes corroding

noise from engine on idle

Fail 17 May 2013 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre near limits

noise from engine on idle

Pass 21 May 2012 88,328 miles

main brake pipes corroding

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Fail 21 May 2012 88,238 miles

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

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

main brake pipes corroding

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 20 May 2011 79,045 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2011 78,742 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,615 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 69,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 61,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 61,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 53,467 miles

Oil leak

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

engine check light staying on

Fail 31 May 2008 53,467 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine check light staying on

Pass 24 May 2007 44,562 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,562 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2005 28,826 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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Y872 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y872 BLS, 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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Y872 BLS is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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