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Y977 HWJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 HWJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 106,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,045 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody surface corosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,107 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general surface corrosion at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,995 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight movement in both rear anti roll bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,288 miles

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

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,425 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 45,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 45,246 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y977 HWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y977 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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Y977 HWJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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