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Y959 HWJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 HWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill/arch corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill/arch corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 77,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill/arch corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill/arch corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,950 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,167 miles

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

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

o/s/r sill end slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 59,585 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine light

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,736 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,526 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 31,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 24,759 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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Y959 HWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y959 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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