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Y878 BAA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 BAA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal rubber split

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished (175/70/13t)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,592 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to perish

engine light on

exhaust system in poor con

nsr tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front coil springs rusty

engine management light on

exhaust flange joints very rusty

exhaust rear back box mounting bar broken

n/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

slight under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2014 79,277 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front coil springs rusty

engine management light on

exhaust flange joints very rusty

exhaust rear back box mounting bar broken

n/s rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion at o/s rear outer sill

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs rings on the front have sign that they have been rubbing on lower arm ball joint

both front tyres worn on edges neaaide tread getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system rusty on joints, front flexi damage but not blowing and back box hanger broken

washer jet aim on offside low

Fail 20 Jul 2013 73,877 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

abs rings on the front have sign that they have been rubbing on lower arm ball joint

both front tyres worn on edges neaaide tread getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system rusty on joints, front flexi damage but not blowing and back box hanger broken

washer jet aim on offside low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,824 miles

o/s/f suspension link movement

rear silencer support hanger detached

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,291 miles

n/s/f tyre wall worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,291 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wall worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 55,222 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dent n/s/r panel

e m l light on

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

rear tyres perished inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,222 miles

dent n/s/r panel

e m l light on

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

rear tyres perished inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,405 miles

E/M/L LAMP ON

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,405 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E/M/L LAMP ON

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp dim

n/s number plate lamp dim

Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop lamp dim

n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,653 miles

1. Nsr tyre is unevely worn

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,417 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y878 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y878 BAA, 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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Y878 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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