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AO51 AVJ

2001 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent56,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AVJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Insufficient engine oil. oil added to safely carry out test.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,520 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,416 miles

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

Rear bumper has accident damage.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,416 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear bumper has accident damage.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,769 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,566 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,553 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,516 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,200 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,260 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,175 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 26,171 miles

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

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

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

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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AO51 AVJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AO51 AVJ, 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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AO51 AVJ is a 2001 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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