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Y874 HWF

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,132 mi
Last recorded79,132 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 HWF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 79,132 miles

Small corroded hole in offside sill (5mm)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,526 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,524 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Front discs corroding

Rear brake effort poor

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front brake balance near limit.

Off side rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slightly low effort on osr service brake

Fail 16 Apr 2011 55,487 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,222 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2007 40,672 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2006 37,411 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,838 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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Y874 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y874 HWF, 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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Y874 HWF is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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