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Y953 UKN

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,620 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,555 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,300 miles

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 13 Apr 2010 48,008 miles

BOTH WIPERTS SMEARING AND SPLITTING

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,015 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 107,386 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,100 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 UKN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKN, 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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Y953 UKN is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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