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Y959 FFV

2001 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,812 mi
Last recorded36,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 FFV
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,812 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 36,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 32,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,742 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 23,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,084 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 23,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,487 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,262 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 13,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 11,446 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 11,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y959 FFV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y959 FFV, 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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Y959 FFV is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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