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Y872 DRB

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 DRB
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp broken, unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 69,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged but beam image correct (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 68,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,969 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,969 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,542 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,412 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,505 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,467 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,467 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,196 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,829 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,829 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,583 miles

rear brakes just in balance

Fail 2 Nov 2006 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 18 Nov 2005 48,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 48,121 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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Y872 DRB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DRB, 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 DRB is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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