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Y478 TKE

2001 Hyundai Accent Si

White Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Accent Si57,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 TKE
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent Si
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 83,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 83,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

excessv missfire at idle emissions test not carried out

Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,911 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 78,857 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,807 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,598 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 76,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,190 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE 2.5 175/701/13

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent Si?

Based on 1,271 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,971
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
position lamp(s) not working 69
Stop lamp not working 54
Registration plate lamp not working 50
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Y478 TKE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent Si in White with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Accent Si models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 57,538 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 Si fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 TKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent Si typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Accent Si is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y478 TKE is a 2001 Hyundai Accent Si, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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