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Y971 HMX

2001 Hyundai Accent

Blue Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 HMX
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,862 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,764 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,764 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,257 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,385 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,850 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

o/s/f head lamp beam image becoming weak

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/f side lamp bulb black

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,850 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

o/s/f head lamp beam image becoming weak

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

o/s/f side lamp bulb black

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

wiper arms set to low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 41,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,332 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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Y971 HMX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Blue with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y971 HMX, 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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Y971 HMX is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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