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Y96 XAG

2001 Hyundai Accent

Red Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 XAG
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 78,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 78,907 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 74,561 miles

nsr tyre has slight cut in sidewall

osr tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2012 74,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light on

exhaust corroded and slight

nearside front brake discs scored and scored

nearside rear tyre cut sidewall

offside front brake disc scored and corroded

offside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 70,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 61,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,341 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 49,404 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 49,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y96 XAG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y96 XAG, 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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Y96 XAG is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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