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YK51 BYZ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 BYZ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2016 59,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 59,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,390 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 51,376 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting too perish

Pass 11 Jan 2014 44,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,496 miles

Front offside tyre slight perishing

engine managment light on

rear offside tyre slight perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 37,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,938 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 23,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,986 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,538 miles

front brake pads are worn low:-advise replacement

Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,963 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 12,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 9,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise tracking

main beam warning light is inop advise rectify

Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,027 miles

advise tracking

main beam warning light is inop advise rectify

Pass 21 Jan 2006 5,225 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 5,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

bumper insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

n/s rear quarter panel moulding is insecure,tax disc repositioned requires new holder

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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YK51 BYZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YK51 BYZ, 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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YK51 BYZ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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