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Y956 SUR

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 SUR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 106,670 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 106,670 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 104,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 101,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv gaiters cracking

brake pipes to rear b/hoses ( corroding)

front and rear no plates stained

high h/brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,375 miles

both front cv gaiters cracking

brake pipes to rear b/hoses ( corroding)

front and rear no plates stained

high h/brake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,563 miles

engine oil a bit low

front number plate stain

smeary wipers noted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,808 miles

front and rear no plates starting to come apart

Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,176 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)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is perrished

Fail 5 Aug 2010 96,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is perrished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,542 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 79,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,429 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 65,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y956 SUR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y956 SUR, 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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Y956 SUR is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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