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Y986 WTL

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,072 mi
Last recorded95,072 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 WTL
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,072 miles

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,179 miles

Braking system leaking At reservoir/master cylinder. (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing in tread.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,231 miles

All brake pipes have been greased.

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing within tread.

Engine has oil leak from rocker cover.

Oil sump pan leaking fragile.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 52,189 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes have been greased.

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing within tread.

Engine has oil leak from rocker cover.

Oil sump pan leaking fragile.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,701 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,691 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,329 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 34,329 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2010 32,979 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre slightly perished 2mm

nearside rear tyre slightly perished 2mm

Pass 12 May 2009 31,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,992 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,062 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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Y986 WTL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver 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 Y986 WTL, 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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Y986 WTL is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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