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Y947 UJC

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 UJC
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 111,873 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 111,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2011 111,299 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2010 103,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 103,350 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 98,164 miles

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

engine managment light on dash

Fail 30 Apr 2009 98,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine managment light on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 91,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,754 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 68,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,008 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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Y947 UJC 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 46.2%.

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 Y947 UJC, 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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Y947 UJC is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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