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Y905 UKL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 UKL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both sides front tyres wearing uneven

front subframe getting corroded

high level brake light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front subframe getting corroded

high level brake light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,927 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front subframe showing slight corrosion

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,928 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front subframe showing slight corrosion

high level brake light not working

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,957 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge,close to limits and cracking on sidewalls

handbrake travel high

high level brake light not working

n/s front brake disc showing slight runout

o/s rear brake drum showing slight ovality

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,899 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge,close to limits and cracking on sidewalls

handbrake travel high

high level brake light not working

n/s front brake disc showing slight runout

o/s rear brake drum showing slight ovality

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,586 miles

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,586 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,774 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing uneven and n/s rear getting close to limits

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both sides rear tyres wearing uneven and n/s rear getting close to limits

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 55,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,714 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,597 miles

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

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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Y905 UKL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y905 UKL, 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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Y905 UKL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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