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Y881 BAA

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 BAA
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 116,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Both rear wheel arches badly rusted, have this sorted soon.

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wide rust ridge on both front brake discs.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,995 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,703 miles

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 98,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 96,552 miles

Engine management light on.

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

O/S number plate light dim.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,552 miles

Engine management light on.

O/S number plate light dim.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,266 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate.

nearside front tyre has no visible tread on its outer edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,030 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,922 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,382 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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Y881 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,495cc 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 Y881 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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Y881 BAA is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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