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Y953 PTU

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 PTU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,701 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,866 miles

offside front,nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer rear mounting broken but system still supported

slight noise from offside front wheelbearing when rotated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,205 miles

Engine oil level down

Slight blue smoke from exhaust on acceleration

o/side front and n/side & o/side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,349 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,887 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 69,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,670 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 39,926 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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Y953 PTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y953 PTU, 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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What year was Y953 PTU registered?

Y953 PTU is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y953 PTU safe to buy?

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