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Y909 KAW

2001 Hyundai Accent

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 KAW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,320 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 69,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has cut's in outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

unable to check spare tyre,boot full

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

half set of brake pads fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,028 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,368 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 43,099 miles

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

front exhaust flexible blowing slightly small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,099 miles

front exhaust flexible blowing slightly small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,652 miles

h/brake poor o/s front ytree soft /o/s h/lamp bracket loose

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,536 miles

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

front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,383 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,164 miles

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

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)

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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Y909 KAW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y909 KAW, 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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Y909 KAW is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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